- wa·ter·bird
- /ˈwɑːtɚˌbɚd/ noun, pl -birds [count]: a bird that swims and lives in or near water
gulls, ducks, and other waterbirds
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water bird — wa′ter bird n. orn a swimming or wading bird • Etymology: 1400–50 … From formal English to slang
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