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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1782
First Known Use of canvasback
1782
CANVASBACK Defined for Kids
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\ˈkan-vəs-ˌbak\
Definition of canvasback for Students
: a North American wild duck with reddish brown head and grayish back
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