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Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch. / A native or resident of the American state of Louisiana.

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pelican

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pelican

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/

Noun

obsolete

Japanese Meaning

ペリカン科に属する、長いくちばしと伸縮可能な頬袋を持つ海鳥 / 米国ルイジアナ州の出身者または居住者（比喩的な意味合い）

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The pelican swooped over the bay and scooped up a fish with its elastic throat pouch.

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ペリカンが湾の上を舞い、伸縮するくちばしの下の袋で魚をすくい上げた。

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Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.

The old have outlived that mental world we so misname in calling it a world of enjoyment;—they have outlived the feverish dreams which waste those keen hopes—the pelicans of the heart, feeding on the life-blood of their parent;—they have now no part in the excitement of success, whether in its desire or disappointment.

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A native or resident of the American state of Louisiana.

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(dentistry) A set of forceps used to force overcrowded teeth apart.

pelicans

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