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red-breasted merganser

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun red-breasted merganser has 1 sense
  1. red-breasted merganser, Mergus serrator - widely distributed merganser of America and Europe
    --1 is a kind of merganser, fish duck, sawbill, sheldrake
    --1 is a member of Mergus, genus Mergus

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Red-Breasted Merganser

Description

The red-breasted merganser is a species of diving duck found in North America and parts of Europe and Asia. With a slender body and a long, narrow bill, it is easily recognizable by its striking red-breasted plumage in males during breeding season.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun (Bird)

In this context, "red-breasted merganser" refers to the bird species Mergus serrator.

Example Sentence: The red-breasted merganser can be seen diving for fish in the lake.

2. Adjective (Popular)

As an adjective, "red-breasted merganser" is used to describe anything related to or resembling the appearance, habits, or characteristics of the bird.

Example Sentence: She painted a beautiful picture of a red-breasted merganser swimming on a serene pond.

3. Adjective (Local)

As a local adjective, "red-breasted merganser" may refer to any local event, place, or phenomenon named after the bird.

Example Sentence: The Red-Breasted Merganser Festival celebrates the annual migration of these magnificent ducks.

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