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waterfowl
noun
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Divide waterfowl into syllables:

wa · ter · fowl

How to pronounce waterfowl:

Definition of waterfowl:

waterfowl (noun):
freshwater aquatic bird.
a bird that frequents water
a swimming game bird (such as a duck or goose) as distinguished from an upland game bird or shorebird

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