grey duck
Britishnoun
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We know that suggesting such a radical thing is not without risk - akin to suggesting “Duck, Duck, Grey Duck” is incorrect, only with far higher and weightier stakes.
From Washington Times
Leopards, black buck, spotted deer, and nilgai are common; the mallard, teal, grey duck, common goose, and all kinds of waterfowl abound.
From Project Gutenberg
In the Ocean-Sea, on the island of Everlasting Life, there is an old oak tree; under this tree is buried a coffer bound with iron; in this coffer is a hare; under the hare sits a grey duck; this duck carries within her an egg; and in this egg is enclosed the life of Kosciey.
From Project Gutenberg
One little white duck Running from the water, One very fat duck— Pretty little daughter— One little grey duck Holding up its wings.
From Project Gutenberg
One little black duck Standing on a stone, One little grey duck Swimming all alone, One little grey duck Holding down it's head.
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