English Explanatory Dictionary

smew

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small compact diving duck, Mergellus albellus, that breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and Asia and winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes.

Pronunciation

/ˈsmjuː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-smew.wav

Word forms

smew smews

Etymology

Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.

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