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Sarcelle

Sarcelle \Sar`celle"\, n. [F., fr. L. querquedula.] (Zo["o]l.) The old squaw, or long-tailed duck.

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sarcelle

n. The oldsquaw, a kind of duck.

Usage examples of "sarcelle".

Your grandfather Sarcelle would never have cowered in the pavilion the way you have since you came to the front.

Elle recouvrait des marais peuples de vanneaux, de becasses, de canards et de sarcelles.