Meanings
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
Antonyms
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
💡 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'.