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grebe
\ˈgrēb\ noun
(plural grebe or grebes)
Etymology: French grèbe
1. : any of various aquatic birds that constitute the family Colymibidae and order Colymbiformes, are closely related to the loons but with the toes lobate instead of webbed, have a rudimentary tail and narrow tarsi shaped like a blade, and are very expert divers and able to swim long distances under water — see great crested grebe, red-necked grebe
2. : a nearly neutral slightly reddish dark gray that is darker and slightly redder than lead |