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garganey

Pronunciation: /ˈgɑːg(ə)ni/

Definition of garganey

noun (plural same or garganeys)

  • a small Eurasian duck, the male of which has a dark brown head with a white stripe from the eye to the neck.
    • Anas querquedula, family Anatidae

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Italian dialect garganei, of imitative origin

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