mallard
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Middle English malarde, Old French malart, mallart (“wild duck”), possibly derived from male, malle (“male”) + -ard.
Pronunciation [edit]
- (UK) IPA: /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/, X-SAMPA: /"m{l.A:(r\)d/
- (US) IPA: /ˈmælɚd/, X-SAMPA: /"m{l@`d/}
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Noun [edit]
mallard (plural mallards)
- A common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.
Translations [edit]
a common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos
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