A freshwater bird, Podiceps nigricollis, of the grebe family (Podicipedidae)

The nape, back of the neck.

The state or characteristic of being necessary.

A metal ring worn around one's neck, used as jewelry.

plural of grey-necked wood rail

Synonym of red man syndrome

(pathology) A disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply to the bones, causing bone tissue death and bone collapse.

The only South American species of swan, Cygnus melancoryphus.

plural of black-necked swan

(idiomatic) To make the best of a difficult situation; to recast or portray an action or situation in which one has no alternatives as an action or situation which was deliberately chosen on its merits.