'Procellarian' definitions:

Definition of 'Procellarian'

From: GCIDE

Procellarian \Pro`cel*la"ri*an\, n. [L. procella a storm.] (Zool.) One of a family of oceanic birds (Procellarid[ae]) including the petrels, fulmars, and shearwaters. They are often seen in great abundance in stormy weather. [1913 Webster]