Definition of "pelicans" [pelicans]

• Plural form of pelican. (noun)

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• "Above the fire, a stone table pierced with holes held glass alembics, copper "pelicans" - metal cans with long noses from which sinister substances dripped into cups-and what appeared to be a small but serviceable still."
• "Though strikes involving pelicans are less frequent than incidents with smaller birds like Horned Larks and Mourning Doves, the pelicans are the most costly offenders because of the damage they can do with 15-pounds of girth."
• "Along the coast, and wading in the shallow waters around the bays, are some strange birds known as pelicans and shags."