camus

/kæmjuːs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of duck with a black body and white patches, particularly the bar-headed goose is often referred to as a type of camus

“The wildlife sanctuary was home to various waterfowl, including a rare camus.”

2. noun

A curved or bent branch of a tree, especially one that has grown in a peculiar or unusual shape

“The old camus of the willow tree made a picturesque archway over the stream.”

Synonyms

  • bar-headed goose
  • duck

Antonyms

  • bird of prey