duckling

Meanings

• noun

  A baby duck.

  - "The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond."
  - "The duckling followed its mother across the park."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʌklɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ducklet

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Rhymes

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raking , making , baking , shaking

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Variants

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duckling , ducklings , ugly duckling , ugly ducklings

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Etymology

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From Old English 'dugula' meaning 'downy, young duck'.

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Trivia

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1. Ducklings are born with their eyes closed and covered in down feathers.

2. Ducklings can swim within hours of hatching.

3. Mallard ducklings have distinctive orange bills that turn gray as they grow older.

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Related Concepts

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1. duck: An adult duck.

2. quack: The characteristic sound made by ducks.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'duckling' is used metaphorically in Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Ugly Duckling'. It is a story about self-acceptance and the importance of being true to oneself.

How to Memorize "duckling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, fluffy, yellow duckling following its mother around a pond.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duckling' with the image of a baby duck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Downy, yellow, and following mother' to remember the definition of a duckling.

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