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koloa

American  
[kuh-loh-uh] / kəˈloʊ ə /

noun

  1. a Hawaiian duck, Anas wyvilliana, related to the mallard, having a dusky greenish head and dark chestnut breast.

Etymology

Origin of koloa

< Hawaiian: duck

Example Sentences

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Kozlovich said the ducks are koloa, ducks native to Hawaii that are on the federal endangered species list.

From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2021

Kozlovich said the ducks are koloa — ducks native to Hawaii that are on the federal endangered species list.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2021

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