Definition of Grebe

1. Noun. Small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet.


Definition of Grebe

1. n. One of several swimming birds or divers, of the genus Colymbus (formerly Podiceps), and allied genera, found in the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

Definition of Grebe

1. a diving bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Grebe

1. One of several swimming birds or divers, of the genus Colymbus (formerly Podiceps), aud allied genera, found in the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes. Origin: F. Gr?be, fr. Armor. Krib comb; akin to kriben crest, W. Crib comb, crest. So called in allusion to the crest of one species. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grebe

Great Wall
Great Wall of China
Great War
great white heron
great white hope
great white shark
Great White Way
great year
great yellowcress
great yellow gentian
greave
greaved
greaves
greaving
grebe (current term)
grebe (current term)
grebes
grece
greces
Grecian
grecianize
grecianized
grecianizes
grecianizing
grecians
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grecized
grecizes
grecizing
Greco

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