waterfowl
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tərˌfaʊl, ˈwɒt noun, plural wa·ter·fowls ( especially collectively ) wa·ter·fowl.
1.
a water bird, especially a swimming bird.
2.
such birds taken collectively, especially the swans, geese, and ducks.
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| —n | |
| 1. | any aquatic freshwater bird, esp any species of the family Anatidae (ducks, geese, and swans) |
| 2. | such birds collectively |
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Example sentences
Bring binoculars to look for migrating waterfowl and wading birds.
The valley's scattered wetlands are home to eagles, waders, and waterfowl.
Part of the vast central court is a turquoise reflecting pool which has no water, but is filled with frogs and graceful waterfowl.
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