spirit duck en · NOUN
Etymology
From its rapid diving, on account of which the Native Americans believed it had magical powers.
Meanings
- A bufflehead (Bucephala albeola).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spirit ducks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
From its rapid diving, on account of which the Native Americans believed it had magical powers.
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spirit ducks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |