noun

mallard

MAL-ahd

Mallard (noun) means a common wild duck found across the Northern Hemisphere; the male has a glossy dark green head. Example: “A pair of mallards paddled across the pond.”

noun

A common wild duck found across the Northern Hemisphere; the male has a glossy dark green head.

"A pair of mallards paddled across the pond."

"The mallard is the ancestor of most domestic duck breeds."

How to use mallard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe most familiar type of wild duck, easily spotted by the male's green head.

Word forms

mallards plural, mallard plural, Mallards plural

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Etymology

From Old French malart ("male wild duck"), from male ("male") plus a suffix -ard.

Origin: Old French

Frequently asked questions

What does “mallard” mean?

The word “mallard” means a common wild duck found across the Northern Hemisphere; the male has a glossy dark green head. In plain terms, the most familiar type of wild duck, easily spotted by the male's green head.

How do you pronounce “mallard”?

“Mallard” is pronounced MAL-ahd (/ˈmælɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “mallard” in a sentence?

Here is “mallard” used in a sentence: “A pair of mallards paddled across the pond.”

What part of speech is “mallard”?

“Mallard” is a noun.

Where does the word “mallard” come from?

The word “mallard” comes from Old French. From Old French malart ("male wild duck"), from male ("male") plus a suffix -ard.