ডাউক (Assamese) [ Roman: da.uk Origin: সং. ডাহুক (হেম১৩)]
    plc: -বিলাক, -বোৰ, dfc: -জনী, -টো
    Contributed by: Mousumi Hazarika on 2008-02-19
    1. (Common Noun) It is a kind of waterbird of family Rallidae.It is commonly found in Assam. It is widely spread throughout india also common in south east Asia.Its a dark coloured bird with chestnut under parts and a clear white face,neck and breast.

    White breasted waterhen
    English:
    Amaurornis phoenicurussci White breasted waterhen
    Assamese:
    ডাউক
    Bodo:
    गेरगुवा दाउदेंखोर

    Example Sentences:

    1. বাৰিতখনত দুটা ডাউক চৰি আছে।