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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
musjid, musk, muskallonge, musk bag, musk deer, musk duck, muskeg, Muskego, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, muskellunge
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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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