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Noun: grebe  greeb
  1. Small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet
    "Grebes are known for their elaborate courtship displays, including synchronized dancing on water"

Derived forms: grebes

Type of: podicipitiform seabird

Part of: genus Podiceps, Podiceps

Encyclopedia: Grebe, William