grey duck
Britishnoun
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A hare is shut up in this coffer, and under her sits a grey duck whose body contains an egg.
From Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen by Harding, Emily J.
The grey duck that had lain underneath flew off towards the sea: the prince fired, struck the bird, the latter dropped its egg into the sea, and both were swallowed by the waves.
From Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen by Harding, Emily J.
One little white duck Running from the water, One very fat duck— Pretty little daughter— One little grey duck Holding up its wings.
From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)
One little black duck Standing on a stone, One little grey duck Swimming all alone, One little grey duck Holding down it's head.
From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)
Leopards, black buck, spotted deer, and nilgai are common; the mallard, teal, grey duck, common goose, and all kinds of waterfowl abound.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various
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