greater scaup

noun

See under scaup.

Words nearby greater scaup

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Definition for greater scaup (2 of 2)

scaup
[ skawp ]
/ skɔp /

noun

any of several diving ducks of the genus Aythya, especially A. marila (greater scaup), of the Northern Hemisphere, having a bluish-gray bill.
Also called scaup duck.

Origin of scaup

1665–75; by ellipsis from scaup duck, probably with Scots, N dial. scaup, scalp mussel bed (of uncertain origin)

British Dictionary definitions for greater scaup

scaup

scaup duck

/ (skɔːp) /

noun

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

Word Origin for scaup

C16: Scot variant of scalp