ember-goose

A single ember-goose floats peacefully on a calm lake at dawn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of diving bird: "ember-goose" refers to a bird of the genus Gavia, commonly known as a loon or diver. It is a waterbird known for its ability to dive deep and swim underwater.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ember-goose is often seen on northern lakes during the summer. (A diving bird of the loon family.)
  • We spotted an ember-goose diving for fish in the clear water. (The bird was hunting underwater.)

Advanced Usage

• "ember-goose" as a variant spelling: In some older or dialectal texts, "ember-goose" is used interchangeably with "loon" or "diver." It is not a common modern term, but it appears in ornithological or historical writing.
  • The naturalist recorded the call of the ember-goose echoing across the tundra. (The call of the loon.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ember-goose (n): a less common alternative spelling of "ember goose" (sometimes written as one word or two).
• Loon (n): the more common modern term for birds in the genus .
  • The common loon is a well-known example of an ember-goose. (The loon is a type of diving bird.)

Synonyms

• Diver: a bird that dives underwater to catch food.
• Loon: a specific group of diving birds with distinctive calls.

Related Idioms

• No idioms directly associated: "ember-goose" is a technical or rare term and does not appear in common idiomatic expressions.