Strand - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary (original) (raw)

strand
(Science: geography) The shore, especially the beach of a sea, ocean, or large lake; rarely, the margin of a navigable river. Strand birds.
(Science: zoology) The brown hyena.
Origin: AS. Strand; akin to D, G, Sw, & Dan. Strand, Icel. Strond.

Last updated on August 27th, 2022

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