pelican
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpɛlɪkən/ · UK /ˈpelɪkən/
Forms: pelicans
pelican means: A large water bird with a long beak and a bag of skin below it for catching fish.
noun
WATER BIRDB2
A large water bird with a long beak and a bag of skin below it for catching fish.
- A pelican caught a fish.
- Pelicans rested beside the lake.
- We watched a pelican scoop water into its pouch.
Questions about pelican
What does pelican mean?
A large water bird with a long beak and a bag of skin below it for catching fish.
What is pelican in other languages?
Türkçe: pelikan · Español: pelícano · Français: pélican · Deutsch: Pelikan · Italiano: pellicano · 日本語: ペリカン
How do you pronounce pelican?
In American English /ˈpɛlɪkən/; in British English /ˈpelɪkən/.
How do you use pelican in a sentence?
A pelican caught a fish. Pelicans rested beside the lake.
Learn pelican while you read
LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.
Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad