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Definition of waterfowl

waterfowl

/ˈwɔːtərfaʊl/
wa · ter · fowl
Plural:waterfowl
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waterfowl Lexical Profile

waterfowl Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An aquatic bird that swims and frequents freshwater or marine habitats, specifically a member of the order Anseriformes (such as a duck, goose, or swan), especially when hunted as game.

Example

"The coastal marshes and protected wetlands provide an essential wintering habitat for thousands of migratory waterfowl."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

waterer
waterfall
waterford
waterfowl
waterfront
watergate
watergun

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'water' (from Old English 'wæter') and 'fowl' (from Old English 'fugol', meaning bird).

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