Pelican (noun)

1. A large waterbird with a large bill, a distensible pouch, and a bare face, typically having mainly white plumage.
2. It is found in warm coastal regions and is known for its habit of diving for fish and storing them in its pouch.

Origin:

From middle english pelican, from old french pellican, from latin pelecanus, from ancient greek πελεκάνος (pelekános), from πελεκύω (pelekúō, "i axe"), from πέλεκυς (pélekus, "axe").

Examples:

1. A pelican was sitting on the pier.
2. The pelican swooped down to catch a fish.
3. Pelican is a common sight at the coast.
4. The pelican has a large bill and a pouch.
5. Pelican is a protected species.