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Diving duck — corset (anag)
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scoter
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. large black diving duck of northern parts of the northern hemisphere [syn: scooter ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Scoter \Sco"ter\, n. [Cf. Prov. E. scote to plow up.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of northern sea ducks of the genus Oidemia . Note: The European scoters are Oidemia nigra , called also black duck , black diver , surf duck ; and the velvet, or ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
The scoters are stocky seaducks in the genus Melanitta . The drakes are mostly black and have swollen bills. Females are brown. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek melas "black" and netta "duck". They breed in the far north of Europe , Asia , and ...
Usage examples of scoter.
During the fall and winter, the refuge is home to thousands of eiders, scoters, and red-breasted mergansers.
This is the Western Flyway, thus ducks, geese, scoters, grebes, an occasional sea harrier.
Drakes can be distinguished from other scoters by two white patches on their head and the bright color of the bill.
Rapidly, we scanned mallard, Muscovy, harlequin, scoter, ruddy, and American widgeon, and then dozens more.
Irma's life list included the Kirtland's warbler, the red-necked grebe, and the white-winged scoter.