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Definition of mallard

mallard

/ˈmæl.ɚd/
mal · lard
Plural:mallards
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• noun

1

A highly common and widely distributed wild dabbling duck native to the Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa, from which most domestic ducks are descended. The male is notable for its distinct glossy green head and white neck ring.

Example

"A pair of mallards swam peacefully across the glassy surface of the lake, the male's iridescent green head catching the morning light."

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• Nearby Words

malimbe
malkoha
mall
mallard
mallee
malleefowl
mallet

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'mallart' (meaning 'wild drake'), derived from 'malle' (male) combined with the pejorative or characterizing suffix '-art'. It originally referred exclusively to the male bird.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mallard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mallard
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