tufted duck

tuft·ed duck

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuhf-tid duhk]
- /ˈtʌf tɪd dʌk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuhf-tid duhk]
- /ˈtʌf tɪd dʌk/

Definitions of tufted duck words

noun tufted duck an Old World wild duck, Aythya fuligula, having a tufted head and black and white plumage. 1
noun tufted duck a European lake-dwelling duck, Aythya fuligula, the male of which has a black plumage with white underparts and a long black drooping crest 0

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Origin of tufted duck

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70

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Parts of speech for Tufted duck

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tufted duck popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tufted duck usage trend in Literature

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