: a common and widely distributed wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) of the northern hemisphere the males of which have a green head and white-ringed neck and which is the source of the domestic ducks
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Recent Examples on the WebWithin days the mallard was attracting thousands of people to the bridge in hope of seeing the duck’s eggs hatch.—Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 There’s a reason that mallards are the most abundant duck in North America.—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2023 In this case, the collision was from a drake mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) lying dead on its belly in the sand.—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 June 2023 The film follows a family of mallards whose trip south for the winter takes some unexpected detours.—Brent Lang, Variety, 29 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for mallard
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: a common and widely distributed wild duck of the northern hemisphere the males of which have a green head and white ring around the neck and that is the source of the domestic ducks
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