garganey

[gahr-guh-nee]

noun

plural

garganeys 

1. a small Old World duck, Anas querquedula.

garganey

/ ˈɡɑːɡənɪ /

noun

1. a small Eurasian duck, Anas querquedula, closely related to the mallard. The male has a white stripe over each eye

Word History and Origins

Origin of garganey¹

1660–70; according to K. von Gesner, who introduced the term, a dial. form of Italian garganello name for various teallike ducks; ultimately < Late Latin gargala throat; gargle

Word History and Origins

Origin of garganey¹

C17: from Italian dialect garganei, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Even a "bunch" of the beautiful garganey teal would not tempt us this morning, for ambition soared high.

From Project Gutenberg

In Ireland or Scotland the garganey is very rare, and though it is recorded from Iceland, more satisfactory evidence of its occurrence there is needed.

From Project Gutenberg

A flock of garganey ducks was still hanging around before making its way to northern China.

From New York Times

In addition we got some grey duck, gadwall, and a number of garganey and pochard.

From Project Gutenberg

At the beginning of the month the garganey teal are almost the only migratory ducks to be seen on them.

From Project Gutenberg