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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries스뮤
Pronunciation / Transliteration: seumyoo
"스뮤는 북쪽에서 발견되는 이주성 잠수 오리입니다."
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A small, migratory diving duck of the genus Mergus, characterized by its striking plumage and ability to dive for fish.
"The smew is often seen in northern lakes during the winter months." - 2
A specific species of duck, Mergus albellus, known for its distinctive white and black coloration.
"Birdwatchers flock to the area to catch a glimpse of the rare smew."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'smew' originates from Middle English 'smewe', which is derived from Old Norse 'smjúg', meaning 'to glide'. The word has evolved over centuries to refer specifically to a type of diving duck known for its graceful swimming abilities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Smew" is said worldwide
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smew
Transliteration: smew
"Le smew est un canard plongeur migrateur."
Schnatterente
Transliteration: Schnatterente
"Die Schnatterente ist bekannt für ihre Tauchfähigkeiten."
smew
Transliteration: smew
"Lo smew è un'anatra migratoria."
smew
Transliteration: smew
"El smew es un pato buceador que se encuentra en el norte."
smew
Transliteration: smew
"O smew é um pato migratório que mergulha."
स्म्यू
Transliteration: smew
"स्म्यू एक प्रवासी डुबकी लगाने वाला बत्तख है।"
白头潜鸭
Transliteration: bái tóu qián yā
"白头潜鸭是一种迁徙的潜水鸭。"
스뮤
Transliteration: seumyoo
"스뮤는 북쪽에서 발견되는 이주성 잠수 오리입니다."
スミュー
Transliteration: sumyū
"スミューは北部に生息する渡り鳥です。"
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