Definitions of widgeon
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freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals
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synonyms:
Anas penelope, wigeon
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types:
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American widgeon, Anas americana, baldpate
a widgeon the male of which has a white crown
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type of:
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duck
small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
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American widgeon, Anas americana, baldpate
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