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noun
A large duck (Cairina moschata) which is native to Mexico, Central and South America.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
large crested wild duck of Central America and South America; widely domesticated
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: musk duck, Cairina moschata
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: duck
History
Perhaps from Muscovy Company, a trading company + duck; see more on Wikipedia.
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