"whew duck" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: whew ducks [plural]
Etymology: From its shrill whistle. Head templates: {{en-noun}} whew duck (plural whew ducks)
  1. A Eurasian wigeon (Mareca penelope). Categories (lifeform): Dabbling ducks Synonyms: Eurasian wigeon, whewer
    Sense id: en-whew_duck-en-noun-g0uR8LNr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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