anitra

Definitions of anitra
  1. noun
    small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
    synonyms: anatra, papera
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    anatroccolo
    young duck
    alzavola
    any of various small short-necked dabbling river ducks of Europe and America
    fischione
    freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals
    mestolone
    freshwater duck of the northern hemisphere having a broad flat bill
    volpoca
    female sheldrake
    edredone
    duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females
    smergo
    large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges
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