duckling

UK
/ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/

Translations

ducklingnoun
ducklings
pl
UK
/ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/
The mother duck led her ducklings across the pond.
La cane a conduit ses canetons à travers l’étang.
Additional translations
canetonCuisine.
Synonyms
young duck
baby duck
ducklingadjective
UK
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/
US
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something made from or relating to a young duck.
de canetonCuisine.
The menu features a savory duckling soup.
Le menu propose une soupe savoureuse de caneton.

Definitions

ducklingnoun
A young duck, especially one newly hatched.
The mother duck led her ducklings across the pond.
The meat of a young duck prepared as food.
She ordered crispy Peking duckling for dinner.
ducklingadjective
Relating to or made from a young duck.
The menu features a savory duckling soup.