gadwall

[ gad-wawl ]

noun

, plural gad·walls, (especially collectively) gad·wall.

1. a grayish-brown wild duck, Anas strepera, found in temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

gadwall

/ ˈɡædˌwɔːl /

noun

1. a duck, Anas strepera, related to the mallard. The male has a grey body and black tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadwall¹

First recorded in 1660–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadwall¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

In the autumn the lakes in this neighbourhood are the resort of large packs of wigeon, gadwall and pochard.

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The gadwall is really a southern duck, coming into the United States to breed.

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I saw only one Gadwall Duck; these birds are found in abundance on the plains where water and rushes are to be found.

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A month later, however (in May), we obtained nests both of this Pochard and of the Gadwall, both built among rushes on dry ground.

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The gadwall, which has been described as a "thoroughbred" looking duck, is the rarest yet mentioned.

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