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Definition of smew

smew

/smjuː/
smew
Plural:smews
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smew Lexical Profile

smew Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small Eurasian diving duck (Mergellus albellus) related to the mergansers, the male of which is distinctively white with black markings.

Example

"During the winter birdwatching expedition to the coastal wetlands, the group was thrilled to spot a rare male smew diving for small fish."

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• Rhymes for smew

• Nearby Words

smelt
smelter
smelting
smew
smidge
smidgen
smilacina

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid 17th century; of unknown origin, though it may derive from a local dialect or imitate the bird's call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smew. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smew
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