green-winged teal

[ green-wingd ]

noun
  1. a small freshwater duck, Anas crecca, of Eurasia and North America, having an iridescent green speculum in the wing.

Origin of green-winged teal

1
First recorded in 1630–40
  • Also called, British, common teal.

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