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gadwall

noun gad·wall \ ˈgad-ˌwȯl \

Updated on: 2 Mar 2018

Definition of gadwall

plural gadwalls or gadwall

: a grayish-brown medium-sized dabbling duck (Anas strepera)

Recent Examples of gadwall from the Web

Hunting - Guide Brian Davenport of Fin and Fowl reported solid hunts in the marsh east of town for teal, gadwalls and pintails.

— bink grimes, Houston Chronicle, "Outdoors report: Jan. 13," 12 Jan. 2018
Hunting - Guide Brian Davenport of Fin and Fowl reported good shoots for teal and gadwalls in the Anahuac and East Galveston Bay marsh.

— bink grimes, Houston Chronicle, "Outdoors report: Dec. 24," 23 Dec. 2017
This year's gadwall count is an incredible 111 percent above the long-term average.

— todd masson, NOLA.com, "Most Louisiana hunters will be thrilled with annual duck report," 15 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of gadwall

of obscure origin

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