Meaning of the word cormorant in English

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cormorant

US /ˈkɔːr.mɚ.ənt/
UK /ˈkɔː.mər.ənt/
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Noun

a large diving seabird with a long neck, dark plumage, and a hooked bill, found around coasts worldwide

Example:
A cormorant perched on the rocks, drying its wings in the sun.
Fishermen in some cultures use trained cormorants to catch fish.