"oldsquaw" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oldsquaws [plural]
Etymology: old + squaw Etymology templates: {{compound|en|old|squaw}} old + squaw Head templates: {{en-noun}} oldsquaw (plural oldsquaws)
  1. (dated) A medium-sized seaduck (Clangula hyemalis), now to be called a long-tailed duck. Wikipedia link: Clangula hyemalis Tags: dated Categories (lifeform): Ducks Synonyms: long-tailed duck, calloo, old wife, quandy, old squaw

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