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Procellaria

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See also: procellaria

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Etymology

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From Latin procellaria (petrel), from procella (storm) + -aria (-ary: forming adjectives), from their presumed association with stormy weather.

Proper noun

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Procellaria f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Procellariidae – the petrels.

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References

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  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN