drake

• Substantiv, das das männliche Tier der Ente bezeichnet, oder historisch ein drache- oder schlangenartiges Wesen in der Mythologie.

A noun referring to a male duck, or historically, a dragon or serpent-like creature in mythology.

1. B1formal

   An adult male duck, distinguished from the female by its more colorful plumage.

   Erpel

   • The drake has bright green feathers on its head.
   • A drake and a duck were swimming together in the pond.
   • During mating season, the drake displays its colorful feathers.