green-winged teal
[ green-wingd ]
/ ˈgrinˌwɪŋd /
noun
a small freshwater duck, Anas crecca, of Eurasia and North America, having an iridescent green speculum in the wing.
Nearby words
green-collar, green-eyed, green-eyed monster, green-light, green-wellie, green-winged teal, greenaway, greenaway, kate, greenback, greenback party, greenbelt
Origin of green-winged teal
First recorded in 1630–40
Also called, British, common teal.
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