Definition of bonxie in English:
bonxie
nounPlural bonxiesˈbɒŋksi
Scottish The great skua (seabird).
Example sentencesExamples
- We followed a faint path south, passing a small loch below Sidhean Beag where bonxies were creating turmoil amongst the oystercatcher nests.
- Although the numerous seabirds that surround it in spring are great too watch, be aware of the great skuas, or ‘bonxies’.
- Lots of fulmars and gulls, even a bonxie (not sure how you spell that) although it did not hang around for long.
- The great skuas, known locally as bonxies, which live by stealing fish from smaller birds, are displaying disturbing behavioural changes.
Origin
Late 18th century: from Norwegian bunksi, from bunke 'dumpy body'.