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gadwall

Pronunciation: /ˈgadwɔːl/
Definition of gadwall

noun (plural same or gadwalls)

  • a brownish-grey freshwater duck found across Eurasia and North America.
    • Anas strepera, family Anatidae

Origin:

mid 17th century: of unknown origin

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Definition of gadwall in the US English dictionary
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