duckling
Translation
duckling
Examples
The duckling followed its mother.
The duckling followed its mother.
We saw a fluffy yellow duckling.
We saw a fluffy yellow duckling.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) duckling a young duck The duckling swam in the pond.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chick, gosling, cygnet
Etymology
From 'duck' plus the diminutive suffix '-ling', meaning 'young' or 'small'.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous fairy tale 'The Ugly Duckling'.