bluebill

[ bloo-bil ]

noun

1. the scaup duck.

bluebill

/ ˈbluːˌbɪl /

noun

1. another name for scaup

Word History and Origins

Origin of bluebill¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15; blue + bill ²

Example Sentences

The bluebill is a small fish some four or five inches long, and favourite food for the blue-fish.

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