canard
1 synonym for canard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A story or rumour that is untrue, often spread on purpose to mislead people.
Etymology
Borrowed from French canard (“duck, hoax”). etymology note The primary English meaning of canard comes from the Medieval French expression “vendre un canard à moitié”, which literally means “to sell half a duck” or “to half-sell a duck”. This was perhaps the punch line to a joke. Eventually the punch line came to stand...
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