mallard

/ˈmælɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

a large duck with a green head and yellow bill, typically found in or near water.

“The mallard swam across the pond, its feathers glistening in the sunlight.”

2. verb

to make a loud, harsh cry, typically associated with a male duck.

“The male duck mallarded loudly to attract the female’s attention.”

Synonyms

  • duck
  • waterfowl

Antonyms

  • songbird
  • terrestrial animal