HyperDic: aix_sponsa

English > 1 sense of the expression Aix sponsa:
NOUNanimalAix sponsa, wood duck, summer duck, wood widgeonshowy North American duck that nests in hollow trees
English > Aix sponsa: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningshowy North American duck that nests in hollow trees.
Synonymswood duck, summer duck, wood widgeon
Member ofAix, genus Aixwood duck and mandarin duck
Narrowerwood drakemale wood duck
Broaderducksmall wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

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