n. pl. mallard or mal·lards A wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) found almost worldwide, the male of which has a green head and neck. Most domestic ducks descend from the mallard. [Middle English malarde, from Old French maslart, malart, wild mallard drake, drake, probably from masle, male; see MALE + -art, -ard, -ard.] |
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