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waterfowl
noun wa·ter·fowl \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfau̇(-ə)l, ˈwä-\
: a duck or similar bird that swims and lives in or near water
plural wa·ter·fowl also wa·ter·fowls
Full Definition of WATERFOWL
: a bird that frequents water; especially : a swimming game bird (as a duck or goose) as distinguished from an upland game bird or shorebird
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First Known Use of WATERFOWL
14th century
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waterfowl
noun wa·ter·fowl \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfau̇l, ˈwä-\
Definition of WATERFOWL for Kids
1
: a bird that is typically found in or near water
2
: a swimming bird (as a duck or goose) often hunted as game
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