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garganey

/ˈɡɑːr.ɡə.ni/
gar · ga · ney
Plural:garganeys
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garganey Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small migratory dabbling duck (Spatula querquedula) native to Europe and Asia, noted for the male's distinctive broad white crescent stripe extending over the eye.

Example

"Local birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a rare garganey resting in the wetland reserve during its migration to southern Africa."

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gargle

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Italian 'garganei' (plural of 'garganello'), which likely originated from a Latin or imitative root reflecting the duck's characteristic croaking call. It was introduced to English vocabulary by 17th-century naturalists.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Garganey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/garganey
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