mallard
Translation
mallard
Examples
A male mallard has a shiny green head.
A male mallard has a shiny green head.
We saw a family of mallards at the pond.
We saw a family of mallards at the pond.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) mallard a type of wild duck A mallard swam across the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wild duck, greenhead
Etymology
From Old French 'malart', meaning 'wild drake'. The 'mal-' part might refer to 'male'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'mal-' in 'male' mallard, which has the distinctive green head.