alción

Definitions of alción
  1. noun
    nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish
    synonyms: martín pescador
    see moresee less
    types:
    cucaburra
    Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry
    type of:
    coraciforme
    chiefly short-legged arboreal nonpasserine birds that nest in holes
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘alción'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family