ember goose

noun

1. not in ornithological use another name for the great northern diver

Word History and Origins

Origin of ember goose¹

C18: from Norwegian emmer-gaas

Example Sentences

The Northern Diver, or Imber or Ember Goose, appears to be tolerably frequent in British waters.

From Project Gutenberg

The great northern diver, loon, or ember goose is about 2� feet long, and is of handsome plumage.

From Project Gutenberg