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| loon [ loon ] (plural loons) |
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1. North America diving bird of northern waters: a fish-eating diving bird with a short tail, webbed feet, smooth black-and-white feathers, and a distinctive laughing call. Native to: northern hemisphere. Genus Gavia.
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2. Canada money
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informal
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Same as loonie
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| [Mid-17th century. Origin ?] |
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