"duckess" meaning in All languages combined

See duckess on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: duckesses [plural]
Etymology: From duck + -ess. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|duck|ess<id:female>}} duck + -ess Head templates: {{en-noun}} duckess (plural duckesses)
  1. (rare) A female duck. Tags: rare Categories (lifeform): Ducks, Female animals Synonyms: duck

Inflected forms

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