shelduck

noun

shel·duck | \ ˈshel-ˌdək

Definition of shelduck

: any of various Old World ducks (genus Tadorna) especially : a common mostly black-and-white duck (T. tadorna) slightly larger than the mallard

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the best known molt migrations in Europe involves the common shelduck. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Canada geese grouping up before molt migration," 9 June 2018 Shelduck mystery The report and photograph of a European shelduck at Clear Lake, 5,500 miles from its home at the Wadden Sea off Germany, may have been solved. — Tom Stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Wildlife victory crowned by 20 herds with 13,000 elk," 10 Dec. 2017

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