cormorant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈkɔːrmərənt//
KK: /ˈkɔrmərənt/
adjective
Definition
Having an excessive desire for something, especially food or wealth.
Example
The cormorant nature of the businessman led him to pursue profits at any cost.
Conversation
Did you see how the cormorant was stealing fish from the other birds?
Yeah, it was so greedy!
I can't believe how cormorant it was acting, taking everything for itself.
Nature can be so ruthless sometimes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
avaricious
insatiable
gluttonous
Antonyms
generous
satisfied
moderate
noun
Definition
A type of large bird that dives in water to catch fish, known for its dark feathers and long neck.
Example
The cormorant gracefully dove into the water to catch its meal.
Conversation
Did you see that cormorant by the lake yesterday?
Yeah, it was diving for fish like a pro!
I couldn't believe how quickly it caught one.
Root Explanation
Cormorant comes from the Old French 'cormorant' (meaning sea raven), which is derived from the Latin 'corvus marinus' (meaning sea raven). The word combines 'corvus' (meaning raven) and 'marinus' (meaning of the sea). Thus, a cormorant is a bird that resembles a raven and is found in marine environments.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'raven' ('corvus') that lives 'by the sea' ('marinus') — that's why a cormorant is a bird that resembles a raven and is often found near the ocean.
Visually Confused Words
commorant
colorant
corroborant