| Pronunciation: | | 'kanvus`bak
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| Matching Terms: | | canvasback duck
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| | Definition: | | [n] North American wild duck valued for sport and food |
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| | Synonyms: | | Aythya valisineria, canvasback duck |
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| | See Also: | | Aythya, duck, genus Aythya |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Can"vas*back`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A Species of duck ({Aythya vallisneria}), esteemed for the
delicacy of its flesh. It visits the United States in autumn;
particularly Chesapeake Bay and adjoining waters; -- so named
from the markings of the plumage on its back.
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