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- [skawp]
- /skɔp/
- /ˈskɔːp/
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- [skawp]
- /skɔp/
Definitions of scaup word
- noun scaup any of several diving ducks of the genus Aythya, especially A. marila (greater scaup) of the Northern Hemisphere, having a bluish-gray bill. 1
- noun scaup either of two diving ducks, Aythya marila (greater scaup) or A. affinis (lesser scaup), of Europe and America, having a black-and-white plumage in the male 0
- noun scaup any of several wild ducks of the same genus (Aythya) as the redhead, canvasback, etc. 0
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Origin of scaup
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; by ellipsis from scaup duck, probably with Scots, N dial. scaup, scalp mussel bed (of uncertain origin)
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Parts of speech for Scaup
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scaup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.