Mallard (Noun)
Meaning
Wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mallard is a large and widespread species of dabbling duck that can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
- In the 19th century, domestic ducks were derived from the wild mallard and the muscovy duck.
- The male mallard is easily recognizable by its distinctive bright green head and yellow bill.
- The female mallard has a duller mottled brown plumage and an orange-brown bill with dark patches.
- A small group of mallards were spotted gliding effortlessly across the surface of the lake on a crisp winter morning.