musk duck
noun
an Australian duck, Biziura lobata, having a musky odor.
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Origin of musk duck
First recorded in 1765–75
Words nearby musk duck
musique concrète, musjid, musk, musk bag, musk deer, musk duck, musk hog, musk mallow, musk orchid, musk ox, musk plant
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Example sentences from the Web for musk duck
The odor of the musk-duck is chiefly confined to the breeding season.
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British Dictionary definitions for musk duck
musk duck
noun
another name for Muscovy duck
a duck, Biziura lobata, inhabiting swamps, lakes, and streams in Australia. The male has a leathery pouch beneath the bill and emits a musky odour
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