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somateria

/ˌsəʊ.məˈtɪə.ri.ə/

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noun

/ˌsəʊ.məˈtɪə.ri.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода крупных морских уток, обычно известных как гаги, обитающих в северных регионах.

A scientific genus name for a group of large sea ducks, commonly known as eider ducks, found in northern regions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Eider ducksC2formal

    A genus of large sea ducks in the family Anatidae, known for their soft down feathers used in bedding.

    ruГага

    • The Somateria genus includes the common eider duck.
    • Somateria ducks are found in northern coastal regions.
    • The down from Somateria species is highly valued for insulation.

    Synonymseidereider duck

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