shelduck
Syllabification: (shel·duck)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHelˌdək/
(male also sheldrake /ˈSHelˌdrāk/)
Definition of shelduck
noun ( plural same or shelducks)
Origin:
early 18th century: probably from dialect sheld 'pied' (related to Middle Dutch schillede 'variegated') + duck1