Sheldrake Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈʃɛlˌdreɪk/

SHEL-drayk

UK

/ˈʃɛlˌdreɪk/

SHEL-drayk

Definition

A sheldrake is a large water bird related to ducks and geese, with striking colorful plumage. It usually refers to birds from the genus Tadorna.

Usage & Nuances

Rarely used in everyday speech; mainly appears in birdwatching, zoology, or in books. Most common in British English. The word might confuse learners since it sounds like a name. Use 'shelduck' for a more general term.

• Spanish: tarro - pato tarro
• Portuguese (BR): pato-soldado - tarro
• Portuguese (PT): tarro - pato-tarro
• Chinese (Simplified): 鵲鴨 - 雁鴨 (水禽)
• Chinese (Traditional): 鵲鴨 - 雁鴨 (水禽)
• Hindi: शेल्ड्रेक (एक प्रकार की बतख)
• Arabic: بط أبوقرص (نوع من البط البري)
• Bengali: শেলড্রেক (এক ধরনের জলপাখি) - শেলডাক (পাখির নাম)
• Russian: пеганка
• Japanese: ツクシガモ
• Vietnamese: vịt trời (Tadorna) - vịt ngỗng (loài chim nước)
• Korean: 황오리
• Turkish: kaz kazı (Tadorna)
• Urdu: شیلڈریک (ایک بڑی آبی بطخ)
• Indonesian: burung sheldrake - burung Tadorna

Example Sentences

The sheldrake has bright feathers and a red bill.

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We saw a sheldrake by the lake.

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A sheldrake can swim and fly very well.

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Many birdwatchers hope to see a sheldrake during spring migration.

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Did you know the sheldrake is actually more closely related to geese than to regular ducks?

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That colorful bird on the river is a sheldrake, not just any duck.

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