Meaning of grebe in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɡrib/

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  1. Noun

    grebe

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from French grèbe (term used in the Savoie region), of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests

    Examples

    • « similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet »

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