Meaning Of The Word Ruddy duck

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ruddy duck in American English
a small, North American duck (Oxyura jamaicensis), the breeding male of which has a brownish-red neck and upper body, black crown, white cheeks, and blue bill
noun: a stiff-tailed American duck, Oxyura jamaicensis, the adult male of which has a brownish-red body, black crown, and white cheeks

ruddy duck in British English
noun: a small duck, Oxyura jamaicensis, that inhabits marshes, ponds, etc, in North America and N South America and has a stiff upright tail. The male has a reddish-brown body and blue bill in the breeding season

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