gadwall
nounUK /ˈɡædwɔːl/ · /ˈɡædˌwɔl/
Etymology Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.
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A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).
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