Mallard
Pronunciation : Mal"lard
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. malari,fr. m?le male + -art =-ard. See Male, a., and -ard.]
Definition : 1. (Zo?l.)
Defn: A drake; the male of Anas boschas.
2. (Zo?l.)
Defn: A large wild duck (Anas boschas) inhabiting both America and Europe. The domestic duck has descended from this species. Called also greenhead.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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