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stormy petrel stormy petrel /ˈstɔrmi ˈpɛtrəl/

[ N. American] Someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight ( airplane pilot [ N. American] , aeroplane pilot [British] , pilot )
someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
The pilot announced that we had reached our cruising altitude
The pilot announced that we had reached our cruising altitude

() Seed of a pea plant used for food ( pea )
seed of a pea plant used for food
The pea soup is perfect for a cold winter evening
The pea soup is perfect for a cold winter evening
A leguminous plant of the genus Pisum with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds ( pea , pea plant )
a leguminous plant of the genus Pisum with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds
The fruit or seed of a pea plant ( pea )
the fruit or seed of a pea plant
The pea soup was both hearty and delicious.
The pea soup was both hearty and delicious.

Stocky breed of pony with a fawn-colored nose ( Exmoor )
stocky breed of pony with a fawn-colored nose
The Exmoor pony is a distinctive breed recognized by its fawn-colored nose.
The Exmoor pony is a distinctive breed recognized by its fawn-colored nose.
Horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton ( Exmoor )
horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton
The Exmoor sheep are primarily found in the Devon region.
The Exmoor sheep are primarily found in the Devon region.

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