Definition of Muscovy duck

1. Noun. Large crested wild duck of Central America and South America; widely domesticated.

Exact synonyms: Cairina Moschata, Musk Duck
Generic synonyms: Duck
Group relationships: Cairina, Genus Cairina

Medical Definition of Muscovy duck

1. A duck (Cairina moschata), larger than the common duck, often raised in poultry yards. Called also musk duck. It is native of tropical America, from Mexico to Southern Brazil. Origin: A corruption of musk duck. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Muscovy Duck

muscoid
Muscoidea
muscology
muscone
muscone
muscones
muscose
muscosity
muscovado
muscovados
muscovite
Muscovite
muscovites
Muscovy
muscovy duck (current term)
muscovy duck (current term)
musculamine
muscular
muscular
muscularis
muscularis mucosae
muscularities
muscularity
muscularity
muscularize
muscularly
muscularly
muscular artery
muscular asthenopia
muscular atrophy

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