Muscovy Duck Definition

noun
A large, domesticated, Neotropical duck (Cairina moschata) with dark plumage, white wing patches, and a reddish, naked patch on the face.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
Muscovy duck
Plural:
muscovy-ducks

Origin of Muscovy Duck

  • Alteration (influenced by Muscovy) of musk duck

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Muscovy Company, an ancient monopolist service + duck

    From Wiktionary

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