grey duck
noun
another name for parera
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How to use grey duck in a sentence
The grey duck, less easy to approach, rises noisily before boat or canoe comes within gunshot.
The Long White Cloud | William Pember ReevesFrank's attention was arrested by a pretty, light grey duck swimming about in the centre of the broad.
The Swan and Her Crew | George Christopher DaviesA hare is shut up in this coffer, and under her sits a grey duck whose body contains an egg.
Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen | Alexander ChodskoIn addition we got some grey duck, gadwall, and a number of garganey and pochard.
Wild Ducks | W. Coape Oates
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