Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gadwall

/ˈɡædwɔːl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.45 in modern English

Syllables: gad-wall
IPA: /ˈɡædwɔːl/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).

Etymology

Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈɡædwɔːl/

Inflected Forms

gadwalls (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce gadwall?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡædwɔːl/.
What does gadwall mean?: A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).
Where does gadwall come from?: Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.

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