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canvasback
noun can·vas·back \ˈkan-vəs-ˌbak\
Definition of CANVASBACK
: a North American wild duck (Aythya valisineria) that has a reddish-brown head, black breast, and whitish body and is characterized especially by the elongate sloping profile of the bill and head
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First Known Use of CANVASBACK
1782
Rhymes with CANVASBACK
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CANVASBACK Defined for Kids
canvasback
noun can·vas·back \ˈkan-vəs-ˌbak\
Definition of CANVASBACK for Kids
: a North American wild duck with reddish brown head and grayish back
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