CANVASBACK

canvasback, canvasback duck, Aythya valisineria

(noun) North American wild duck valued for sport and food

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

canvasback (plural canvasbacks)

A North American wild duck, Aythya valisineria, popular as a game bird.

Source: Wiktionary

Can"vas*back`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A Species of duck (Aythya vallisneria), esteemed for the delicacy of its flesh. It visits the United States in autumn; particularly Chesapeake Bay and adjoining waters; -- so named from the markings of the plumage on its back.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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