부리 아래에 커다란 주머니가 있어 물고기를 잡아먹는 대형 수조류
A large waterbird with a long beak and a large throat pouch used for scooping up fish.
예문:
"The pelican glided over the waves before plunging into the water to catch its prey."
"A pelican's pouch can hold more than its stomach can digest at once."
자신의 가슴을 쪼아 새끼를 먹이는 모습으로 묘사되어 희생이나 그리스도를 상징하는 문장 또는 예술적 표현
A representation of a pelican, typically shown wounding its own breast to feed its young, used as a symbol of self-sacrifice or Christ.
예문:
"The medieval altar was decorated with a pelican in her piety to represent selfless charity."
"In heraldry, the pelican is a powerful emblem of parental devotion and sacrifice."
루이지애나주의 주민을 일컫는 별명 또는 음식을 탐욕스럽게 먹는 사람
A nickname for a native or resident of Louisiana, or an informal term for a greedy eater.
예문:
"He's a true pelican, born and raised in the heart of the bayou."
"Don't be such a pelican and leave some pizza for the rest of us!"