Definition

1. Noun:
   • A water ouzel of Europe: A specific bird species, the European dipper (Cinclus cinclus), a small, stout, aquatic songbird found in and around fast-flowing streams and rivers in Europe.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The European water ouzel is perfectly adapted to its aquatic habitat.
  • We were lucky to spot a European water ouzel diving for insects in the mountain stream.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject of ornithological study: The term is used in scientific and birdwatching contexts to specify the European member of the dipper family.
  • The paper compared the foraging behavior of the European water ouzel with its North American counterpart.

Variants and Related Words

• Dipper: The more common general name for birds of the genus .
• Water ouzel: An alternative, chiefly North American, name for dippers.
• Cinclus cinclus: The scientific binomial name for the European water ouzel.

Synonyms

• European dipper: The most frequent common name.
• White-throated dipper: A name referring to its distinctive plumage.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "European water ouzel" specifically denotes the bird species native to Europe. It is not used to refer to dippers found on other continents, such as the American dipper ().

Noun

1. a water ouzel of Europe