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English > 1 sense of the word canvasback:
NOUNanimalcanvasback, canvasback duck, Aythya valisineriaNorth American wild duck valued for sport and food
English > canvasback: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningNorth American wild duck valued for sport and food.
Synonymscanvasback duck, Aythya valisineria
Member ofAythya, genus Aythyacanvasback
Broaderducksmall wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs