Drake ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Drake ( noun )

1. The adult male of a duck.
2. The adult male of other aquatic birds such as the tufted duck or the ruddy duck.

Origin:

Old english draca "dragon", of germanic origin; related to dutch draak and german drache.

Examples:

1. The drake swam alongside the female ducks.
2. The drake's feathers were a brilliant green.
3. The drake was larger than the female ducks.
4. The drake's call was louder than the female ducks.
5. The drake was the first to take off from the water.

(As a noun)

Drake ( noun )

1. The adult male of a duck.
2. The adult male of other aquatic birds such as the tufted duck or the ruddy duck.

Origin:

Old english draca "dragon", of germanic origin; related to dutch draak and german drache.

Examples:

1. The drake swam alongside the female ducks.
2. The drake's feathers were a brilliant green.
3. The drake was larger than the female ducks.
4. The drake's call was louder than the female ducks.
5. The drake was the first to take off from the water.