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wildfowl
noun wild·fowl \-ˌfau̇(-ə)l\
: birds (such as ducks and geese) that live in the wild especially near water and are often hunted
Full Definition of WILDFOWL
: a game bird; especially : a game waterfowl (as a wild duck or goose)
— wild·fowl·er \-ˌfau̇-lər\ noun
— wild·fowl·ing \-liŋ\ noun
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First Known Use of WILDFOWL
before 12th century
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