Definitions for Scoter

Scoter sco·ter

Spelling: [skoh-ter]
IPA: /ˈskoʊ tər/

Scoter is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 153 anagrams from letters in Scoter (ceorst).

Definitions for Scoter

noun

  1. any of the large diving ducks of the genus Melanitta, inhabiting northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Origin of Scoter

First recorded in 1665-75; origin uncertain

Examples for Scoter

This scoter is an adept diver; in fact, almost all its food is obtained in that way.

John shot a fine male of the scoter Duck, which is scarce here.

The coming of the scoter brought flush times, and in hard weather our takes were tremendous.

The scoter flies well and rapidly, and is not unfrequently seen in the air, especially when in flocks.

The Black scoter makes but a poor figure on aristocratic tables.

HE specimen we give of the American scoter is one of unusual rarity and beauty of plumage.

The American scoter is entirely black without markings; base of bill yellow and orange.

This scoter is a late breeder, its eggs not being laid before the end of June, or even early in July.

The usual note of the scoter is a harsh kurr, modulated into a more 204 musical sound by the drake during the pairing season.

It closely resembles the American scoter, of which it is probably a variety.

Word Value for Scoter
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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