scoter

Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly it derives from scoot, referring to the way ducks will fly just above the surface to move a few dozen yards.

noun

  1. Any one of several species of northern sea ducks of the genus Melanitta.
    When I went birdwatching, I saw lots of scoters.

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