black duck

American  

noun

1. any of several ducks having dusky or black plumage, as Anas rubripes, of the northeastern U.S. and Canada.

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Etymology

Origin of black duck

First recorded in 1630–40

Example Sentences

One of the show’s main props was a stuffed toy, a black duck dressed in a Temple University sweat shirt that dropped down on a wire and flopped around in front of the contestants.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2015

Bay salt water rushed into a shallow freshwater pond created for birds such as the American black duck and Atlantic brant.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2012

Simultaneously many a brant, Canada goose and black duck began to shrivel and die.

From Time Magazine Archive

Not the song about the fox coming for the big black duck, heavens no!

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

The most profitable for domestic use, is undoubtedly the common black duck.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.