Synonyms for

Pelicans

Verb / ˈpelɪkʌnz / Another word for pelicans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pelicans are large water birds with a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching fish.

Synonyms & similar words

pelican seabirds waterbirds waders shorebirds gannets boobies cormorants egrets herons storks flamingos ibises spoonbills cranes ospreys hawks falcons eagles vultures

Example sentences

  1. The pelicans were diving into the water to catch fish.
  2. We saw a group of pelicans on the beach.
  3. Pelicans have a distinctive beak and throat pouch.
  4. The pelican's pouch can hold up to three gallons of water.
  5. The pelican is the state bird of Louisiana.

Quotes

  • "I'm like a pelican: whatever is given to me, I gulp it down." - Dinah Shore
  • "The pelican's beak can hold more than its belly can." - Ogden Nash
  • "A pelican that could catch fish in its beak was killed by a starving man." - Yiddish Proverb

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