sheldfowl

/ˈʃɛldfaʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of duck, specifically a large wading bird with a distinctive call and brightly colored plumage.

“The sheldfowl migrated through the marshlands in the early morning.”

Synonyms

  • duck
  • waterbird

Antonyms

  • desert animal
  • terrestrial mammal