scaup

Meanings

• noun

  A type of duck with a distinctive green head and black back.

  - "The scaup dived into the water, catching a fish in its beak."
  - "The scaup is a popular game bird in North America."

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Synonyms

scaup , skull , summit

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Variants

List of all variants of scaup that leads to same result
scaup , scaup duck , scaups

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Etymology

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From Old French 'scaup' or 'escaup', meaning 'duck'.

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Trivia

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1. Scaups are also known as 'bluebills' due to their green heads and blue bills.

2. There are four distinct species of scaup: the Greater Scaup, the Lesser Scaup, the Velvet Scaup, and the White-winged Scaup.

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Related Concepts

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1. duck: Scaup is a type of duck, belonging to the family of Anatidae.

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Culture

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In literature, the scaup is mentioned in various hunting scenes and as a symbol of abundance and prosperity. In art, it is often depicted in waterfowl paintings.

How to Memorize "scaup"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a green-headed duck swimming in a lake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scaup' with 'duck' and 'green head'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Scaup is a duck with a green head'.

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