Definition of grebe
: any of a family (Podicipedidae) of swimming and diving birds closely related to the loons but having lobed toes — compare dabchick
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A pair of grebes who didn’t love each other might be less willing to cooperate.
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French grèbe
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: a swimming and diving bird related to the loon
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