greenhead

American

[green-hed] / ˈgrinˌhɛd /

noun

a male mallard.

greenhead British

/ ˈɡriːnˌhɛd /

noun

a male mallard

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Etymology

Origin of greenhead

First recorded in 1805–15; green + head

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There was deer fly season, mosquito season, greenhead fly season.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 2015

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