Cargoose

Cargoose
Cargoose Car"goose`, n. [Perh. fr. Gael. & Ir. cir, cior (pronounced kir, kior), crest, comb + E. goose. Cf. {Crebe}.] (Zo["o]l.) A species of grebe ({Podiceps crisratus}); the crested grebe. [1913 Webster] ||

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  • cargoose — /kärˈgoos/ noun (pl carˈgeese) The crested grebe ORIGIN: ON kjarr copsewood, and ↑goose …   Useful english dictionary

  • Podiceps crisratus — Cargoose Car goose , n. [Perh. fr. Gael. & Ir. cir, cior (pronounced kir, kior), crest, comb + E. goose. Cf. {Crebe}.] (Zo[ o]l.) A species of grebe ({Podiceps crisratus}); the crested grebe. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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