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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

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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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