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ring-necked duck

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noun

  1. a North American scauplike duck, Aythya collaris, having a chestnut ring around the neck.

Etymology

Origin of ring-necked duck

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

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Look for the northern shoveler, the ring-necked duck and the gadwall.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

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