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greater scaup

 

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Noun greater scaup has 1 sense
  1. greater scaup, Aythya marila - large scaup of North America having a greenish iridescence on the head of the male
    --1 is a kind of scaup, scaup duck, bluebill, broadbill

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Greater Scaup

Definition: The greater scaup (Aythya marila) is a large diving duck species belonging to the Aythyinae subfamily. It is known for its dark slate-colored plumage, with a bluish gloss on its head and neck.

Noun

Sense 1: A species of diving duck, found primarily in North America and Eurasia.

Example Sentence: The greater scaup is commonly found in freshwater lakes and coastal bays during the winter months.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to or characteristic of the greater scaup.

Example Sentence: The greater scaup population has been steadily increasing in recent years, indicating conservation efforts may be working.

Verb

Sense 1: (rare) To dive or plunge headfirst, similar to how a greater scaup does when foraging underwater.

Example Sentence: The adrenaline rush made him feel like he wanted to greater scaup into the pool.

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