Meaning of the word mallard in English

What does mallard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mallard

US /ˈmæl.ɑːrd/
UK /ˈmæl.ɑːd/
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Noun

a common and widespread dabbling duck (Anas platyrhynchos) that is the ancestor of most domestic ducks and has a green head and white collar in the male

Example:
A male mallard with its distinctive green head swam gracefully across the pond.
We saw a flock of mallards landing on the lake.
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