ember goose


noun
  1. (not in ornithological use) another name for the great northern diver

Origin of ember goose

1
C18: from Norwegian emmer-gaas

Words Nearby ember goose

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How to use ember goose in a sentence

  • Ember-goose (Colymbus septentrionalis), an aquatic bird, known also as the great northern diver and loon.