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mallard

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mallard has 1 sense
  1. mallard, Anas platyrhynchos - wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed
    --1 is a kind of duck
    --1 is a member of Anas, genus Anas

Definitions from the Web

Mallard

Definition:

A mallard is a type of dabbling duck found throughout the temperate and subtropical regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A male mallard has a distinctive glossy green head, grayish-brown back, and a bright yellow bill.

Sample Sentence 1: The male mallard displayed his vibrant plumage to attract a mate during mating season.

Sample Sentence 2: I spotted a beautiful male mallard swimming gracefully in the lake.

Sense 2:

A female mallard has a mottled brown coloration and orange and brown bill.

Sample Sentence 1: The female mallard led her ducklings across the pond, ensuring their safety.

Sample Sentence 2: The female mallard nested near the reeds, providing a safe haven for her eggs.

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