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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe most familiar type of wild duck, easily spotted by the male's green head.
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Etymology
From Old French malart ("male wild duck"), from male ("male") plus a suffix -ard.
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.
