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Kormoran

cormorant

noun kor-mo-RAHN Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Origin: from French 'cormoran'

Usage Note

Kormoran (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a large black diving bird common on German lakes and rivers; it causes controversy among anglers because of its appetite for fish. Unlike ducks, it must spread its wings to dry after diving.

Examples

"Der Kormoran saß auf dem Pfahl und trocknete seine Flügel in der Sonne."

Natural Translation

The cormorant sat on the post and dried its wings in the sun.

Literal Translation

The cormorant sat on the post and dried his wings in-the sun.

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