About The Word Smew
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Smew
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What's The Definition Of Smew?
[n] smallest merganser and most expert diver; found in northern Eurasia
Synonyms | Synonyms for Smew: Mergus albellus Related Terms | Find terms related to Smew: See Also | fish duck | genus Mergus | merganser | Mergus | sawbill | sheldrake Smew In Webster's Dictionary \Smew\, n. [Perhaps for ice-mew.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) small European merganser ({Mergus albellus}) which has a
white crest; -- called also {smee}, {smee duck}, {white
merganser}, and {white nun}.
(b) The hooded merganser. [Local, U.S.]
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