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greenwing

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A common and widespread duck in North America, Anas carolinensis or Anas crecca carolinensis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: greenwinged teal

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

common teal of Eurasia and North America

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: green-winged teal, Anas crecca

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: teal

History

Etymology

From green + wing.