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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Canvasback \Can"vas*back`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A Species of duck ({Aythya vallisneria}), esteemed for the delicacy of its flesh. It visits the United States in autumn; particularly Chesapeake Bay and adjoining waters; -- so named from the markings of the plumage on its back From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: canvasback n : North American wild duck valued for sport and food [syn: {canvasback duck}, {Aythya valisineria}]
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