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| − | Any of several types of small waterfowl of the family Anatidae. Duck feathers and down, such as [ | + | Any of several types of small waterfowl of the family Anatidae. Duck feathers and down, such as [[eiderdown]], are used for filling jackets, pillows, quilts, and sleeping bags. |
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Ente (Deut.); pato (Esp., Port.); canard (Fr.); anatra (It.); eend (Ned.); (Pol.); anka (Sven.) | Ente (Deut.); pato (Esp., Port.); canard (Fr.); anatra (It.); eend (Ned.); (Pol.); anka (Sven.) | ||
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| − | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "duck." Accessed 20 Dec. 2004 . | |
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| − | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck (accessed Dec. 20, 2004) | |
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Latest revision as of 12:07, 27 July 2022
Description
Any of several types of small waterfowl of the family Anatidae. Duck feathers and down, such as Eiderdown, are used for filling jackets, pillows, quilts, and sleeping bags.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Ente (Deut.); pato (Esp., Port.); canard (Fr.); anatra (It.); eend (Ned.); (Pol.); anka (Sven.)
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "duck." Accessed 20 Dec. 2004 .
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck (accessed Dec. 20, 2004)