Etymology

horned puffin

Today it means: A species of puffin, Fratercula corniculata, similar in appearance to the Atlantic puffin except with different bill colours and a significant fleshy "horn" above each eye. Full definition →

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So called because of the significant fleshy "horn" above each eye.

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