Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large white South American bird intermediate in some respects between ducks and swans: The "coscoroba" is a specific species of waterfowl native to South America, characterized by its white plumage and features that are somewhat between those of ducks and swans.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The coscoroba is often seen in wetlands and marshes across southern South America.
  • Unlike true swans, the coscoroba has a shorter neck and a more duck-like bill.

Advanced Usage

• "Coscoroba swan": This is the full common name for the species, .
  • The Coscoroba swan is the only member of its genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Coscoroba swan (n): The full common name for the bird.
• Waterfowl (n): A general term for birds that live on or around water, such as ducks, geese, and swans, which includes the coscoroba.

Synonyms

• Coscoroba swan: The complete common name.
• South American swan: A descriptive synonym referencing its location and family.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "coscoroba" refers exclusively to this single species of bird. It is not used in other contexts or with other meanings. Its defining characteristics are its geographical origin (South America), its white color, and its anatomical features that are considered intermediate between ducks and swans.

Noun

1. large white South American bird intermediate in some respects between ducks and swans