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- [awk]
- /ɔk/
- /ɔːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awk]
- /ɔk/
Definitions of auk word
- countable noun auk An auk is a seabird with a heavy body and short tail. 3
- noun auk any of various diving birds of the family Alcidae of northern oceans having a heavy body, short tail, narrow wings, and a black-and-white plumage: order Charadriiformes 3
- noun auk any of a number of related diving alcidine shorebirds of northern seas, with a heavy body, webbed feet, a short tail, and short wings used as paddles 3
- noun auk any of several usually black-and-white diving birds of the family Alcidae, of northern seas, having webbed feet and small wings. 1
- noun auk A short- winged diving seabird found in northern oceans, typically with a black head and back and white underparts. 1
- noun auk razorbill: sea bird 1
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Origin of auk
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse alka
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Parts of speech for Auk
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auk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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