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- [greeb]
- /grib/
- /ɡriːb/
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- [greeb]
- /grib/
Definitions of grebe word
- noun grebe any diving bird of the family Podicipedidae, related to the loons, but having a rudimentary tail and lobate rather than webbed toes. 1
- noun grebe A diving waterbird with a long neck, lobed toes, and almost no tail, typically having bright breeding plumage used in display. 1
- noun grebe type of water bird 1
- countable noun grebe A grebe is a type of water bird. 0
- noun grebe any aquatic bird, such as Podiceps cristatus (great crested grebe), of the order Podicipediformes, similar to the divers but with lobate rather than webbed toes and a vestigial tail 0
- noun grebe any of a worldwide order (Podicipediformes) of diving and swimming birds with broadly lobed toes and legs set far back on the body 0
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Origin of grebe
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70, grebe is from the French word grèbe < ?
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Parts of speech for Grebe
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grebe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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