albatross
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(noun) large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight |
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Related Words: Diomedea exulans, Diomedea nigripes, black-footed albatross, gooney, gooney bird, goonie, goony, oceanic bird, pelagic bird, wandering albatross |
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(noun) (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; "she was an albatross around his neck" |
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Synonyms: millstone |
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Related Words: deterrent, handicap, hindrance, impediment |
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