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Podilymbus

Definition:

Noun: A genus of small water birds, typically found in North and Central America, commonly known as grebes.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of small water bird with lobed toes, short wings, and a straight bill, belonging to the family Podilymbidae.

Example: The podilymbus gracefully dove into the water to catch its prey.

Sense 2:

Noun: The name of the genus of grebes which includes the least grebe (Podilymbus dominicus).

Example: The podilymbus dominicus is a small grebe found in freshwater lakes in Mexico.

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