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widgeon

wid·geon [ wíjjən ] (plural wid·geons or wid·geon) or w·geon [ wíjjən ] (plural w·geons or w·geon)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. N American duck: a freshwater duck, the male of which has a white crown. Native to: North America.  Latin name Anas americana.

2. duck found in Europe and Asia: a freshwater duck with a white patch on each wing. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Anas penelope.

[Early 16th century. Origin ?]
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