Definition of Terns. Meaning of Terns. Synonyms of Terns

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Definition of Terns

Tern
Tern Tern (t[~e]rn), n. [Dan. terne, t[ae]rne; akin to Sw. t["a]rna, Icel. [thorn]erna; cf. NL. sterna.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of long-winged aquatic birds, allied to the gulls, and belonging to Sterna and various allied genera. Note: Terns differ from gulls chiefly in their graceful form, in their weaker and more slender bills and feet, and their longer and more pointed wings. The tail is usually forked. Most of the species are white with the back and wings pale gray, and often with a dark head. The common European tern (Sterna hirundo) is found also in Asia and America. Among other American species are the arctic tern (S. paradis[ae]a), the roseate tern (S. Dougalli), the least tern (S. Antillarum), the royal tern (S. maxima), and the sooty tern (S. fuliginosa). Hooded tern. See Fairy bird, under Fairy. Marsh tern, any tern of the genus Hydrochelidon. They frequent marshes and rivers and feed largely upon insects. River tern, any tern belonging to Se["e]na or allied genera which frequent rivers. Sea tern, any tern of the genus Thalasseus. Terns of this genus have very long, pointed wings, and chiefly frequent seas and the mouths of large rivers.
Tern
Tern Tern, a. [L. pl. terni three each, three; akin to tres three. See Three, and cf. Trine.] Threefold; triple; consisting of three; ternate. Tern flowers (Bot.), flowers growing three and three together. Tern leaves (Bot.), leaves arranged in threes, or three by three, or having three in each whorl or set. Tern peduncles (Bot.), three peduncles growing together from the same axis. Tern schooner (Naut.), a three-masted schooner.

Meaning of Terns from wikipedia

- Terns are seabirds in the family Laridae that have a worldwide distribution and are normally found near the sea, rivers, or wetlands. Terns are treated...
- aggressive species such as Arctic terns and black-headed gulls to avoid predation. Like all Thal****eus terns, the Sandwich tern feeds by plunge-diving for fish...
- forked than other terns, and wingtips are black on the underside. In winter, the black cap is still present (unlike many other terns), but with some white...
- through the tropical oceans. It has very marine habits compared to most terns; sooty terns are generally found inland only after severe storms. The Field Museum...
- jointly recorded as "commic terns". Although similar in size, the two terns differ in structure and flight. The common tern has a larger head, thicker...
- classified as Thal****eus maximus, which places it with seven other terns. The royal tern was originally placed in the genus Sterna; however, a 2005 study...
- European tern winters so far north. This species breeds in colonies in marshes. It nests in a ground s****e and lays two or more eggs. Like all white terns, it...
- large tern is closely related to the royal and lesser crested terns, but can be distinguished by its size and bill colour. The greater crested tern has...
- avoid predation. The elegant tern feeds by plunge-diving for fish, almost invariably from the sea, like most Thal****eus terns. It usually dives directly...
- phylogenetic studies have shown that the white tern is more closely related to the noddies than it is to the other terns. This implies that "white noddy" would...