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SQUAWKING
Noun
squawking (plural squawkings)
squawk, the sound of a squawk
Verb
squawking
present participle of squawk
Source: Wiktionary
SQUAWK
Squawk, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squawked; p. pr. & vb. n. Squawking.] Etym: [See Squeak.]
Definition: To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. Squawking thrush (Zoöl.), the missel turush; -- so called from its note when alarmed. [Prov. Eng.]
Squawk, n.
1. Act of squawking; a harsh squeak.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The American night heron. See under Night. Squawk duck (Zoöl.), the bimaculate duck (Anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish brown behind, and in front of, each eye. [Prov. Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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