MUSCOVY


Meaning of MUSCOVY in English

n. archaic Russia.

Phrases and idioms:

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

Etymology: obs. F Muscovie f. mod.L Moscovia f. Russ. Moskva Moscow

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.