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Canvasback
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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.
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