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Chebec

Che′bec

,
Noun.
(Naut.)
See
Chebacco
.

Che-bec′

,
Noun.
[Named from its note.]
(Zool.)
A small American bird (
Empidonax minimus
); the least flycatcher.

Definition 2024

chebec

chebec

See also: chébec

English

Noun

chebec ‎(plural chebecs)

  1. (nautical) Alternative form of chebacco

Etymology 2

Imitative of its note.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛk

Noun

chebec ‎(plural chebecs)

  1. A small American bird (Empidonax minimus); the least flycatcher.

French

Noun

chebec m ‎(plural chebecs)

  1. (nautical) xebec

Etymology

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