waterfowl
noun/ˈwɔtərˌfaʊl/
Frequency rank: #14,690 most common English word
Meaning
birds that live on or near water, such as ducks, geese, and swans.
Example sentence
The nature reserve is home to many species of waterfowl, including ducks and geese.
Synonyms & related words
- waterbird
- wildfowl
- seabird
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