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What's The Definition Of Poachard?Synonyms | Synonyms for Poachard: Related Terms | Find terms related to Poachard: See Also | Poachard In Webster's Dictionary \Poach"ard\, n. [From {Poach} to stab.] [Written also
{pocard}, {pochard}.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A common European duck ({Aythya ferina}); -- called also
{goldhead}, {poker}, and {fresh-water, or red-headed},
{widgeon}.
(b) The American redhead, which is closely allied to the
European poachard.
{Red-crested poachard} (Zo["o]l.), an Old World duck ({Branta
rufina}).
{Scaup poachard}, the scaup duck.
{Tufted poachard}, a scaup duck ({Aythya, or Fuligula
cristata}), native of Europe and Asia.
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