waterfowl

noun wa·ter·fowl \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfau̇(-ə)l, ˈwä-\

: a duck or similar bird that swims and lives in or near water

plural wa·ter·fowl also wa·ter·fowls

Full Definition of WATERFOWL

: a bird that frequents water; especially : a swimming game bird (as a duck or goose) as distinguished from an upland game bird or shorebird

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14th century

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noun wa·ter·fowl \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfau̇l, ˈwä-\

: a bird that is typically found in or near water

: a swimming bird (as a duck or goose) often hunted as game

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