Definition of American scoter
: a large North American scoter (Oidemia americana), the male being coal black with a bright yellow protuberance at the base of the upper mandible, the female being dusky brown with whitish cheeks
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“American scoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20scoter. Accessed 28 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of American scoter was in 1831
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