smew

Meanings

• noun

  A small bird belonging to the goose family, with a distinctive black and white plumage and a red bill.

  - "The smew is a beautiful duck with striking black and white feathers."
  - "During winter, smews can be found in large numbers on frozen lakes and rivers."

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Variants

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smew , smews

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Etymology

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The name 'smew' is believed to have originated from Old Norse 'smjugr', meaning 'speckled' or 'spotted'.

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Trivia

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1. The smew is also known as the 'common merganser' in some parts of the world.

2. The smew is the smallest member of the merganser family.

3. Smews are excellent divers and can stay underwater for up to 30 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. goose family: The smew is a member of the Anatidae family, which also includes geese, ducks, and swans.

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Culture

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In folklore, the smew is sometimes considered a good omen, as its appearance indicates the arrival of winter and the beginning of the hunting season.

How to Memorize "smew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, speckled bird with a red bill.
   - Visualize the smew swimming in a frozen lake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smew with winter and the arrival of the hunting season.
   - Link the smew with the goose family.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'smew' starts with the letter 's' and sounds like 'speckled' or 'spotted'.

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