Gannet \Gan"net\, n. [OE. gant, AS. ganet, ganot, a sea fowl, a
   fen duck; akin to D. gent gander, OHG. ganazzo. See {Gander},
   {Goose}.] (Zool.)
   One of several species of sea birds of the genus {Sula},
   allied to the pelicans.
   
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   Note: The common gannet of Europe and America ({Sula  bassana}), is also called {solan goose}, {chandel  goose}, and {gentleman}. In Florida the wood ibis is
         commonly called gannet.
         
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   {Booby gannet}. See {Sula}.
      
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