Dabchick definition
Any of various small grebes of the genera Poliocephalus and Tachybaptus.
noun
The smallest European grebe (Podiceps ruficollis)
noun
(UK) Popular name for the little grebe.
noun
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Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of dabchick -
dipchick, dobchick
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
dabchick
Plural:
dabchicksOrigin of dabchick
- Alteration (probably influenced by dab) of earlier dobchick, dopchick probably obsolete English dop to dive, plunge (from Middle English doppen) (Middle English doppe diving bird) (from Old English -doppa) (as in dūfedoppa pelican) chick
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition