About The Word Grebe
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Grebe
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What's The Definition Of Grebe?
[n] small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet
Synonyms | Synonyms for Grebe: Related Terms | Find terms related to Grebe: See Also | black-necked grebe | dabchick | eared grebe | genus Podiceps | great crested grebe | little grebe | pied-billed grebe | Podiceps | Podiceps cristatus | Podiceps grisegena | Podiceps nigricollis | Podiceps ruficollis | podicipitiform seabird | Podilymbus podiceps | red-necked grebe Grebe In Webster's Dictionary \Grebe\ (gr[=e]b), n. [F. gr[`e]be, fr. Armor. krib comb;
akin to kriben crest, W. crib comb, crest. So called in
allusion to the crest of one species.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of several swimming birds or divers, of the genus
{Colymbus} (formerly {Podiceps}), and allied genera, found in
the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. They have
strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.
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