Clues for the word "CORMORANT"
We've had 12 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 10 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Quiptic crossword on June 19, 2017.
Definition of cormorant
- n. - Any species of Phalacrocorax, a genus of sea birds having a sac under the beak; the shag. Cormorants devour fish voraciously, and have become the emblem of gluttony. They are generally black, and hence are called sea ravens, and coalgeese.
- n. - A voracious eater; a glutton, or gluttonous servant.
Referring Clues
- Origin of 17 or insect or bird
- Diving coastal bird
- Aquatic bird
- Sea bird
- Proverbially gluttonous seabird
- I take 1 across as part of flower or insect
- Part of plant or insect found by bird ...
- Mister Uppity feeds comic cartoon bird
- Diver gives expression of surprise at short time to go on
- The choice is between one of two numbers or an end of it
- Funny cartoon about oddly rum bird
- The 5-Down clue rearranged
Last Seen In
- Guardian Quiptic - June 19, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - March 05, 2012
- Guardian Quiptic - March 21, 2011
- Guardian Quick - June 16, 2010
- Guardian Quick - August 05, 2008
- Guardian Quick - May 01, 2008
- Guardian Quick - March 26, 2008
- Guardian Prize - June 30, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - July 04, 2002
- Guardian Prize - February 12, 2000