Meaning of the word loon in English

What does loon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

loon

US /luːn/
UK /luːn/
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Noun

1.

a silly or foolish person

Example:
He's a bit of a loon, always telling crazy stories.
Don't mind him, he's just a harmless old loon.
2.

a large, fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere, with a straight, pointed bill and a haunting, yodeling cry

Example:
We heard the distinctive cry of a loon across the lake.
The loon is a symbol of the Canadian wilderness.
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