mallard — a wild duck with a dark green head and white collar around the neck (male), commonly found in ponds and lakes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a wild duck with a dark green head and white collar around the neck (male), commonly found in ponds and lakes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmælərd/
Korean meaning: 머리가 짙은 녹색이고 목에 흰 띠가 있는 야생 오리 (수컷), 연못이나 호수에서 흔히 발견됨
Korean pronunciation: 맬-러드 (강세: 맬)
Example Sentences
- The mallard thought he was so handsome that he spent all day admiring his reflection in the water.
- Every spring, mallards return to the same pond to nest and raise their young.
- The park ranger counted over fifty mallards during the annual bird survey.
mallard
NOUN//ˈmælərd//
a wild duck with a dark green head and white collar around the neck (male), commonly found in ponds and lakes
Male mallard with green head swimming
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Origin
14세기 고프랑스어 'malart'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '수컷'을 뜻하는 'masle'(현재의 male)과 관련이 있습니다. 원래는 수컷 오리만을 지칭했지만 현재는 청둥오리 종 전체를 의미합니다.
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“The mallard thought he was so handsome that he spent all day admiring his reflection in the water.”
“Every spring, mallards return to the same pond to nest and raise their young.”
“The park ranger counted over fifty mallards during the annual bird survey.”
“A confused mallard joined a group of tourists, thinking they were throwing bread crumbs when they were actually taking photos.”
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