grey duck
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The grey duck that had lain underneath flew off towards the sea: the prince fired, struck the bird, the latter dropped its egg into the sea, and both were swallowed by the waves.
From Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen by Harding, Emily J.
In addition we got some grey duck, gadwall, and a number of garganey and pochard.
From Wild Ducks How to Rear and Shoot Them by Oates, W. Coape
The grey duck, less easy to approach, rises noisily before boat or canoe comes within gunshot.
From The Long White Cloud by Reeves, William Pember
A hare is shut up in this coffer, and under her sits a grey duck whose body contains an egg.
From Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen by Harding, Emily J.
One little white duck Running from the water, One very fat duck— Pretty little daughter— One little grey duck Holding up its wings.
From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)
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