smew

Mergellus albellus, a smew.

Meaning

Noun

  • A small compact diving duck, Mergus albellus, that breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and Asia and winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes.

Origin

  • Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.

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