pochard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun heavy-bodied Old World diving duck having a grey-and-black body and reddish head

Etymology

Apparently originally from poach (“to poke”) + -ard. Compare poker.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Aythya ferina

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