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Definition of pochard

pochard

/ˈpoʊ.tʃɚd/
po · chard
Plural:pochards
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pochard Lexical Profile

pochard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A Eurasian diving duck (Aythya ferina) of the Anatidae family, typically found in freshwater lakes and characterized in the male by a distinctive reddish-brown head, a black breast, and a pale grey back.

Example

"The birdwatchers set up their spotting scopes along the marshland shore to observe a small flock of wintering pochards."

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• Nearby Words

poacher
pobeda
poblano
pochard
pocket
pocketbook
pocketbook plant

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 16th century: of unknown origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pochard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pochard
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