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merganser
CIDE DICTIONARY
merganser, n. [Sp. mergánsar, fr. mergo a diver (L. mergus, fr. mergere to dip, dive) + ánsar goose, L. anser.].
Any bird of the genus Mergus (Merganser ), and allied genera of the subfamily Merginae . They are allied to the ducks, but have a sharply serrated bill, eat fish, and dive for food. Also called fish duck . [1913 Webster]
" The red-breasted merganser (Merganser serrator ) inhabits both hemispheres. It is called also sawbill , harle , and sheldrake . The American merganser (Merganser Americanus .) and the hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus ) are well-known species." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
merganser, n. any of various diving fish-eating northern ducks of the genus Mergus, with a long narrow serrated hooked bill. Also called SAWBILL.
Etymology
mod.L f. L mergus diver f. mergere dive + anser goose
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