| mallard | 1. <zoology> A drake; the male of Anas boschas. 2. <zoology> A large wild duck (Anas boschas) inhabiting both America and Europe. The domestic duck has descended from this species. Synonym: greenhead. Origin: F. Malari,fr. Male male + -art =-ard. See Male, and -ard. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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