Albatross word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "albatross" word

[noun] large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
[noun] (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; "she was an albatross around his neck"

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\Al"ba*tross\, n. [Corrupt. fr. Pg. alcatraz cormorant, albatross, or Sp. alcatraz a pelican: cf. Pg. alcatruz, Sp. arcaduz, a bucket, fr. Ar. al-q[=a]dus the bucket, fr. Gr. ka`dos, a water vessel. So an Arabic term for pelican is water-carrier, as a bird carrying water in its pouch.] (Zo["o]l.) A web-footed bird, of the genus {Diomedea}, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere.

Synonyms for albatross

millstone, mollymawk

The fun area, different aproach to word »albatross«

Let's analyse "albatross" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SSORTABLA. Average typing speed for these characters is 2475 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .- .-.. -... .- - .-. --- ... ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: albatross: 1 + 1 + 6 = 8, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: albatross: 1 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 26, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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