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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.
2. 2
   small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

dabchickdabchick

Etymology

From French grèbe.

Related phrases

Alaotra grebeGrebe pointJunin grebeSlavonian grebeblack-necked grebegreat crested grebehorned grebelittle grebepied-billed grebered-necked grebetippet grebe

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