MUSCOVY


Meaning of MUSCOVY in English

n. archaic Russia. Muscovy duck a tropical American duck, Cairina moschata, having a small crest and red markings on its head.

[ obs. F Muscovie f. mod.L Moscovia f. Russ. Moskva Moscow ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.