Meaning of merganser in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /mərˈɡænsər/

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  1. Noun

    merganser

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Latin mergus‘diver’ (from mergere‘to dive’) + anser‘goose’

    Definitions

    1. large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges

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