scaup
any of several diving ducks of the genus Aythya, especially A. marila(greater scaup ), of the Northern Hemisphere, having a bluish-gray bill.
Origin of scaup
1- Also called scaup duck .
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How to use scaup in a sentence
The scaup came down the sky in dark masses, giving a rippling purr as they flew.
Wild Folk | Samuel ScovilleThe lesser scaup, or little blue-bill (Aythya affinis) has a white speculum also, but the sheen of the head and neck is purple.
Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast | Harry Thom PayneThe nesting habits are the same as those of the Greater scaup and the eggs are similar but smaller.
The Bird Book | Chester A. ReedThe scaup Duck is very abundant in Holland during winter, covering the inland seas with immense flocks.
British Birds in their Haunts | Rev. C. A. JohnsIt is an expert diver, and a flock of hundreds of scaup may sometimes be seen to immerse themselves at the same moment.
Poachers and Poaching | John Watson
British Dictionary definitions for scaup
scaup duck
/ (skɔːp) /
either of two diving ducks, Aythya marila (greater scaup) or A. affinis (lesser scaup), of Europe and America, having a black-and-white plumage in the male: Also called (US): bluebill, broadbill
Origin of scaup
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