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merganser

/mɜːrˈɡɑːnzər/ noun · British & US
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What does merganser mean?

noun

A merganser is a medium-sized duck with a distinctive sawbill and a brightly colored head. There are three species of mergansers: the common merganser, the red-breasted merganser, and the hooded merganser.

Example

"The merganser's brightly colored head made it a popular sight among birdwatchers."

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