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gadwall
English
Etymology
Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.
Noun
gadwall (plural gadwalls)
- A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).
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References
- gadwall on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Anas strepera on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- Mareca strepera on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
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mallard
English
Alternative forms
- maudelard, mawdelard (both obsolete)
Etymology
From Middle English malarde, mawdelare, from Old French malart, mallart (“wild duck”), possibly derived from the Old High German Madelhart (proper name) (whence the English forms maudelard, mawdelard); or alternatively from Old French male, malle (“male”) +? -ard.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?mæl.??(?)d/
- (US) IPA(key): /?mæl?d/
Noun
mallard (plural mallards or mallard)
- A common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.
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