BLACK DUCK


Meaning of BLACK DUCK in English

noun

: any of various ducks that are predominantly black or dusky in color: as

a. : a common duck ( Anas rubripes ) of the northeastern United States and Canada related to the mallard but having in both sexes plumage that is chiefly dusky brown with lighter edging to the feathers

b. : scoter ; especially : black scoter

c. : ring-necked duck

d. : a brownish duck ( Anas superciliosa ) of Australia, New Zealand, and Polynesia highly regarded as a game and table bird

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