dabchick

[ dab-chik ]

noun

1. any of various small grebes, especially the little grebe.

dabchick

/ ˈdæbˌtʃɪk /

noun

1. any of several small grebes of the genera Podiceps and Podilymbus, such as Podiceps ruficollis of the Old World

Word History and Origins

Origin of dabchick¹

1565–75; earlier dapchick ( dap, chick ); compare doppened moorhen (literally, dipping duck)

Word History and Origins

Origin of dabchick¹

C16: probably from Old English dop to dive + chick ; see deep , dip

Example Sentences

The little grebe or dabchick (Podiceps albipennis) is another species that lays in July or August.

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The larger birds are the wood-pigeon, moorhen, dabchick, and to these the carrion crow may now be added as a breeding species.

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The Dabchick lays five or six long-shaped eggs, pointed at either end, of a chalky white colour.

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I have never myself seen a Dabchick fly through the air or walk on land, neither have I ever heard its note.

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The Dabchick is a very timid bird, and when alarmed instantly dives, after which it is useless to look after the bird.

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