waterfowl
nounDivide 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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