pochard

pochard Definition

po·chard (pō′c̸hərd, -kərd)

noun pl. pochards -·chards or pochard -·chard

any of various European diving ducks (esp. genus Aythya), as a species (A. ferina) with a blue and black bill

Etymology: < ? Fr pocher: see poach

pochard Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

red-crested: A female red-crested pochard was still visible from Denge Marsh hide.
female: A female red-crested pochard was still visible from Denge Marsh hide.

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