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loon1 / loōn/ • n. inf. a silly or foolish person.loon2 • n. a large diving waterbird (genus Gavia, family Gaviidae) with a straight pointed bill and short legs set far back under the body. Five species include the common loon (G. immer) of Canada and Eurasia.
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loon (diver) Diving bird of the Northern Hemisphere, known for its harsh call. It has black, white, and grey plumage. An excellent swimmer, it often stays submerged while fishing. Length: 88cm (35in). Family Gaviidae.
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loon2 name of various aquatic birds. XVII. prob. alt. of loom guillemot, etc. (XVII) — ON. lómr.
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