Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

muscovy duck

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English

Syllables: mus-covy -duck
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A large duck (Cairina moschata) which is native to Mexico, Central and South America.

Example Sentences

"Over the water swept the great harpy eagle--also a fisher like his white-headed cousin of the North; and now and then flocks of muscovy ducks made the air resound with their strong broad wings."
"The pond was another favourite place to visit. Moorhens strutted from the neighbouring bushes, and a bevy of Muscovy ducks, a study in black, white and red, waddled from the farmyard hard by to enjoy a refreshing splash."
"Other species not protected include "exotic and feral species such as mute swans, graylag geese, muscovy ducks, European starlings, house (English) sparrows, and rock doves (pigeons).""

Etymology

Perhaps from Muscovy Company, a trading company + duck; see more on Wikipedia.

Inflected Forms

Muscovy ducks (plural)

Phrases

musk duck

Frequently Paired Words

musk duck

Synonyms

Barbary duck Muscovy musk duck cairina moschata

Questions

What does muscovy duck mean?: A large duck (Cairina moschata) which is native to Mexico, Central and South America.
Where does muscovy duck come from?: Perhaps from Muscovy Company, a trading company + duck; see more on Wikipedia.

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