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gadwall Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A common and widely distributed dabbling duck (Mareca strepera) native to the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by the male's finely patterned gray plumage, black rear end, and comparatively subdued coloration compared to other dabbling ducks.
Usage Example
"While birdwatching near the marsh, she carefully adjusted her binoculars to distinguish a pair of gadwalls foraging among the reeds."
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duck
waterfowl
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gadwall. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gadwall