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Definition of bluebill

bluebill

/ˈbluː.bɪl/
blue · bill
Plural:bluebills
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• noun

1

North American A common colloquial name for a North American diving duck of the genus Aythya, specifically the greater scaup or lesser scaup, noted for the male's pale bluish-gray beak.

Example

"The birdwatchers set up their spotting scopes along the icy shoreline, hoping to catch a glimpse of the migrating bluebills resting on the bay."

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• Rhymes for bluebill

• Nearby Words

blue-tongued skink
bluebell
blueberry
bluebill
bluebird
bluebonnet
bluecap

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'blue' and 'bill', referring directly to the distinctive slate-blue beak characteristic of the male scaup duck, particularly during the breeding season.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bluebill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bluebill
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