Phrase guide

eider duck

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of eider (“duck”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eider

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: eider

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sea duck

History

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