quawk

quawk
I. \\ˈkwȯk, -wȧk\ intransitive verb
Etymology: imitative
chiefly dialect : caw, squawk
II. \\ˈkwȯk\ noun (-s)
1. : quack II

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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