noun
great auk
An extinct flightless seabird (Pinguinus impennis). The name is a biological term; in everyday contexts, it is simply a historical bird species.
オオウミガラスは19世紀に絶滅した。
The great auk went extinct in the 19th century.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be recognized by all readers; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 大 (ō, 'great') + 海烏 (umigarasu, 'auk'). The reading is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.