MALLARD

mallard, Anas platyrhynchos

(noun) wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Proper noun

Mallard (plural Mallards)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Mallard is the 5289^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 6583 individuals. Mallard is most common among White (51.54%), Black/African American (33.84%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.39%) individuals.

Etymology

Noun

mallard (plural mallards or mallard)

A common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.

Source: Wiktionary

Mal"lard, n. Etym: [F. malari,fr. mâle male + -art =-ard. See Male, a., and -ard.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A drake; the male of Anas boschas.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A large wild duck (Anas boschas) inhabiting both America and Europe. The domestic duck has descended from this species. Called also greenhead.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition