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Word: Shelduck
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (as sheldrake): probably from dialect sheld ‘pied’ (related to Middle Dutch schillede ‘variegated’) + duck. The form shelduck dates from the early 18th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɛldʌk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large goose-like Old World duck with brightly coloured plumage, typically showing black and white wings in flight.
Short Definition:large goose-like Old World duck with brightly coloured plumage
Variant Forms:
- sheldrake
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