Definitions of loon
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large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes
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synonyms:
diver
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gaviiform seabird
seabirds of the order Gaviiformes
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gaviiform seabird
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a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought
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synonyms:
addle-head, addlehead, birdbrain
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misfit
someone unable to adapt to their circumstances
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misfit
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a worthless lazy fellow
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bum, do-nothing, idler, layabout, loafer
person who does no work
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bum, do-nothing, idler, layabout, loafer
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