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mallard

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/ˈmæl.ərd/ · mal-lard

A wild duck that is the most common species of the genus Anas, known for its distinctive green head.

Meanings

nounformal

A wild duck that is the most common species of the genus Anas, known for its distinctive green head.

ایک وحشی بطخ جو جنر نسل اناس کی سب سے عام قسم ہے، جو اپنی خاص سبز سر کے لیے مشہور ہے۔

ڈک

duk

Synonyms

wild duckAnas platyrhynchosduckوحشی بطخجنگلی بطخپانی کی بطخ

Antonyms

domestic duckpet duckگھر کی بطخپالتو بطخ

Common Collocations

  • mallard duck
  • male mallard
  • female mallard

Example Sentences

The mallard is easily recognizable by its bright green head.

ڈک کو اس کے چمکدار سبز سر سے آسانی سے پہچانا جا سکتا ہے۔

duk ko is ke chamakdar sabz sir se aasani se pehchana ja sakta hai.

Mallards are commonly found in ponds and lakes.

ڈک عموماً تالابوں اور جھیلوں میں ملتی ہے۔

duk aam taur par talaabon aur jheelon mein milti hai.

During the migration season, mallards gather in large flocks.

ہجرت کے موسم میں، ڈک بڑی جھنڈوں میں جمع ہوتی ہے۔

hijrat ke mausam mein, duk badi jhundon mein jama hoti hai.

Easily Confused With

drake:A drake refers specifically to a male duck, while mallard is a specific species that includes males and females.

Word Family

duck
nounبطخ
drake
nounمادہ بطخ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Mallard sounds like 'male bird' - remember that it's a male duck.

Picture a vibrant green-headed mallard swimming in a lake.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "malart" — a wild duck

First known use: 15th century

The term 'mallard' has been used since the late Middle Ages to refer specifically to the male of the wild duck species. It is derived from Old French 'malart' which is a combination of 'male' and 'art', implying a 'male duck'.