Muscovy duck
Muscovy duck noun: a large duck (Cairina moschata) which is native to Mexico, Central and South America.
Noun
Muscovy duck (plural Muscovy ducks)
- A large duck (Cairina moschata) which is native to Mexico, Central and South America.
- Over the water swept the great harpy eagle--also a fisher like his white-headed cousin of the North; and now and then flocks of muscovy ducks made the air resound with their strong broad wings.1847, Mayne Reid, Popular Adventure Tales
- The pond was another favourite place to visit. Moorhens strutted from the neighbouring bushes, and a bevy of Muscovy ducks, a study in black, white and red, waddled from the farmyard hard by to enjoy a refreshing splash.1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 217
- Synonyms:
- Barbary duck, Muscovy
Muscovy duck meaning in Tamil and Vietnamese
Muscovy duck in Tamil
- மஸ்கோவி வாத்து
Muscovy duck in Vietnamese
- duck
- ngan, vịt xiêm
Synonyms of Muscovy duck
Forms of Muscovy duck
| plural | Muscovy ducks |
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Origin of Muscovy duck
Perhaps from Muscovy Company, a trading company + duck; see more on Wikipedia.
Questions about Muscovy duck
- What does Muscovy duck mean?
- Muscovy duck means a large duck (Cairina moschata) which is native to Mexico, Central and South America.
- What is Muscovy duck in Tamil?
- Muscovy duck in Tamil is மஸ்கோவி வாத்து. See Muscovy duck meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Muscovy duck?
- Muscovy duck is a noun.
- What is the plural of Muscovy duck?
- The plural of Muscovy duck is Muscovy ducks.
Words near Muscovy duck in the dictionary
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