nonmigratory
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nonmigratory — onmigratory adj. 1. Not participating in migrations; used of animals that do not migrate. Opposite of {migratory}. Syn: resident. [WordNet 1.5] 2. living in one area throughout the year; used of animals. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nonmigratory — [spelling only] … English World dictionary
nonmigratory — adj. * * * … Universalium
nonmigratory — non·migratory … English syllables
nonmigratory — non•mi′gra•to ry adj … From formal English to slang
nonmigratory — adjective used of animals that do not migrate • Syn: ↑resident • Ant: ↑migratory • Derivationally related forms: ↑residency (for: ↑resident) * * * “+ … Useful english dictionary
harbour seal — Nonmigratory, earless seal (Phoca vitulina) found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Harbour seals are whitish or grayish at birth, generally gray with black spots as adults. The adult male may reach a length of about 6 ft (1.8 m) and a weight… … Universalium
migration — migrational, adj. /muy gray sheuhn/, n. 1. the process or act of migrating. 2. a migratory movement: preparations for the migration. 3. a number or body of persons or animals migrating together. 4. Chem. a movement or change of position of atoms… … Universalium
Canada goose — a common wild goose, Branta canadensis, of North America. See illus. under goose. Also, Canadian goose. [1725 35] * * * Brown backed, light breasted goose (Branta canadensis) with black head and neck and white cheeks. Subspecies vary in size,… … Universalium
nene — /nay nay/, n., pl. nene. a barred, gray brown wild goose, Nesochen sandvicensis, native to Hawaii, where it is the state bird. Also called Hawaiian goose. [1900 05; < Hawaiian nene] * * * or Hawaiian goose Species (Branta sandvicensis) of goose,… … Universalium
