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Canvasback - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Canvasback : \Can"vas*back`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A Species of duck ({Aythya vallisneria), esteemed for the
delicacy of its flesh. It visits the United States in autumn;
particularly Chesapeake Bay and adjoining waters; -- so named
from the markings of the plumage on its back.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Canvasback |
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jwpratt: Got two geese, one Canvasback and one bluebill. Not a bad morning. Now headed to the airport with the family for a trip to disneyworld. |
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AndrewAlcantar: What a great hunting day 4 ducks 1 goldeneye 1 Canvasback 1 galdwall 1 scaup very nice birds |
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Comingsoonhomes: Home for sale in Texas: Dallas / Fort Worth: Collin County: McKinney: 4700 Canvasback now $550,000 http://www.postlets.com/res/1946980 |
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