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Definition
Mallard; a species of wild dabbling duck.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to wild ducks found in natural habitats rather than domestic ones. It is commonly used in casual conversation when spotting birds in parks or wetlands. While technically accurate for mallards, people often use it as a general term for any wild duck they encounter in the wild.
Measure word
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There are a few wild ducks swimming by the lake.
Related words
Common phrases
a flock of wild ducks
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