gadwall

[ gad-wawl ]

noun

, plural gad·walls, (especially collectively) gad·wall.

1. a grayish-brown wild duck, Anas strepera, found in temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

gadwall

/ ˈɡædˌwɔːl /

noun

1. a duck, Anas strepera, related to the mallard. The male has a grey body and black tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadwall¹

First recorded in 1660–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadwall¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Look for the northern shoveler, the ring-necked duck and the gadwall.

From New York Times

Look for the northern shoveler, the ring-necked duck and the gadwall.

From New York Times

“There’s a gadwall out there,” McHugh said.

From Washington Times

“There’s a gadwall out there,” McHugh said.

From Seattle Times

A solitary male gadwall “stayed still long enough for me to fixate on its delicate herringbone feather pattern.”

From Seattle Times