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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small compact diving duck, Mergellus albellus, that breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and Asia and winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes.
2. 2
   smallest merganser and most expert diver; found in northern Eurasia wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

mergus albellus

Etymology

Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.

Related phrases

diving duckmergus albellus

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