Nettion

noun

Net·​ti·​on

ˈnetēˌän

in some classifications

: a genus of ducks comprising the common European teal, the American green-winged teal, and several related birds that are now usually included in Anas

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek nēttion duckling, diminutive of nētta duck

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