Defn: A female; a woman; — in the language of Indian tribes of the
Algonquin family, correlative of sannup. Old squaw. (Zoöl.) See under
Old.
SQUAWBERRY
Squaw"ber`ry, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A local name for the partridge berry; also, for the deerberry.
[U. S.]
SQUAWK
Squawk, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squawked; p. pr. & vb. n. Squawking.]
Etym: [See Squeak.]
Defn: To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. Squawking thrush (Zoöl.), the missel turush; — so called from its note when alarmed. [Prov. Eng.]
SQUAWK
Squawk, n.
1. Act of squawking; a harsh squeak.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The American night heron. See under Night. Squawk duck (Zoöl.), the bimaculate duck (Anas glocitans). It has patches of reddish brown behind, and in front of, each eye. [Prov. Eng.]
SQUAWL
Squawl, v. i.