Duck (bird)
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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)