mandarin duck

noun

1. a crested Asian duck, Aix galericulata, having variegated purple, green, chestnut, and white plumage.

mandarin duck

noun

1. an Asian duck, Aix galericulata, the male of which has a brightly coloured and patterned plumage and crest

Word History and Origins

Origin of mandarin duck¹

First recorded in 1790–1800