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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMergulhão
Pronunciation / Transliteration: meʁɡuˈʎɐ̃w
"O mergulhão é um excelente mergulhador."
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A type of aquatic bird belonging to the family Podicipedidae, characterized by a streamlined body, long neck, and excellent diving capabilities.
"The grebe gracefully dove underwater to catch its prey." - 2
Any of several species of grebes, often noted for their elaborate courtship displays.
"During mating season, the grebes perform intricate dances on the water's surface."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'grebe' originates from the French term 'grèbe', which is derived from the Old French 'grebe' meaning 'a water bird'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to various aquatic birds known for their diving abilities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grebe" is said worldwide
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Grèbe
Transliteration: ɡʁɛb
"Le grèbe plonge sous l'eau pour attraper des poissons."
Haubentaucher
Transliteration: ˈhaʊ̯bənˌtaʊ̯çɐ
"Der Haubentaucher ist bekannt für seine beeindruckenden Balztänze."
Svasso
Transliteration: ˈzvasso
"Lo svasso è un uccello acquatico che vive nei laghi."
Zampullín
Transliteration: θam.puˈlin
"El zampullín se sumerge rápidamente en busca de alimento."
Mergulhão
Transliteration: meʁɡuˈʎɐ̃w
"O mergulhão é um excelente mergulhador."
ग्रेब (Grebe)
Transliteration: greb
Script: ग्रेब
"ग्रेब पानी के नीचे तैरने में माहिर होते हैं।"
鸊鷉
Transliteration: pìlì
"鸊鷉在水中游泳时非常优雅。"
물떼새
Transliteration: multtaesa
"물떼새는 수영을 잘하는 새입니다."
グレーブ
Transliteration: gurēbu
"グレーブは水中での泳ぎが得意です。"
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