: any of a genus (Cinclus and especially C. cinclus of the Old World and C. mexicanus of North America) of birds that comprise an oscine family (Cinclidae) and include individuals that wade and dive into swift mountain streams in search of food
called alsowater ouzel
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capitalized: a group of stars that resembles a dipper: such as
the metal dipper left in the stew pot was too hot to touch
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