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muscovy duck

/ˈmʌskəvi dʌk/

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/ˈmʌskəvi dʌk/C1formal
  • ruКрупный тропический вид уток, родом из Центральной и Южной Америки, отличающийся красными лицевыми наростами и часто одомашненный ради мяса и яиц.

A large, tropical duck species native to Central and South America, characterized by its red facial caruncles and often domesticated for its meat and eggs.

  1. Large duck speciesB1formal

    A large, heavy duck native to the Americas, often domesticated, with a distinctive red, warty face.

    ruКрупный вид уток

    • The Muscovy duck is often found on farms and in parks.
    • Unlike most ducks, the Muscovy duck can perch on branches.
    • We saw a flock of Muscovy ducks near the pond.