albatross: Meaning and Definition of

al•ba•tross

1. any of several large, web-footed sea birds of the family Diomedeidae that have the ability to remain aloft for long periods. Cf. wandering albatross.
2. a seemingly inescapable moral or emotional burden, as of guilt or responsibility.
3. something burdensome that impedes action or progress.
1. a lightweight worsted fabric with a crepe or pebble finish.
2. a plain-weave cotton fabric with a soft nap surface.