About The Word Canvasback

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Canvasback to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Canvasback definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Canvasback

Canvasback Meaning & Definition
Canvasback Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Canvasback?

[n] North American wild duck valued for sport and food

Synonyms | Synonyms for Canvasback: Aythya valisineria | canvasback duck

Related Terms | Find terms related to Canvasback:

See Also | Aythya | duck | genus Aythya

Canvasback In Webster's Dictionary

\Can"vas*back`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A Species of duck ({Aythya vallisneria}), esteemed for the delicacy of its flesh. It visits the United States in autumn; particularly Chesapeake Bay and adjoining waters; -- so named from the markings of the plumage on its back.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Family chrysopidae ‐ green…
  • Electric receptacle ‐ receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current…
  • Norway ‐ a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side…
  • Drab ‐ depressing in character or appearance; "drove through dingy streets";…
  • Baste ‐ loose temporary stitches [v] cover with liquid before cooking;…
  • Cinnamon snail ‐ rolled dough spread with cinnamon and sugar (and raisins) then…
  • Commode ‐ a tall elegant chest of drawers [n] a plumbing fixture for defecation…
  • Cupressus macrocarpa ‐ tall California cypress endemic on Monterey Bay; widely used…
  • Capital loss ‐ the amount by which the purchase price of an asset exceeds the…
  • Dissidence ‐ disagreement; especially disagreement with the…