musk duck


noun

an Australian duck, Biziura lobata, having a musky odor.

Origin of musk duck

First recorded in 1765–75

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British Dictionary definitions for musk duck

musk duck

noun

another name for Muscovy duck
a duck, Biziura lobata, inhabiting swamps, lakes, and streams in Australia. The male has a leathery pouch beneath the bill and emits a musky odour