duckling

A noun referring to a young duck, or the flesh of a young domestic duck used as food.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine junge Ente oder das Fleisch einer jungen Hausente als Speise bezeichnet.

1. Young duck A1 formal

   A young duck, especially one that is newly hatched or still growing.

   • The duckling followed its mother across the pond.
   • We saw a family of ducklings swimming in the lake.
   • The fluffy yellow duckling was adorable.

   🇩🇪Entenküken

2. Flesh of a young domestic duck B1 formal

   The meat from a young domestic duck, often considered tender and flavorful.

   • The chef prepared a dish of roasted duckling with herbs.
   • Duckling is a popular choice for festive meals.
   • She ordered the duckling with orange sauce at the restaurant.

   🇩🇪Fleisch einer jungen Hausente

• ducklings plural form
• ducklings' possessive plural form
• duckling's possessive singular form