Definitions for "Mallard"
Keywords:  anas, duck, boschas, dabbling, wild
A drake; the male of Anas boschas.
A large wild duck (Anas boschas) inhabiting both America and Europe. The domestic duck has descended from this species. Called also greenhead.
wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed
Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, the A4 Class Mallard 4-6-2 is still unbeaten as the fastest ever steam locomotive recording 125 miles per hour between Grantham and Peterborough on 3 July 1938, breaking the record previously held by the Flying Scotsman. The Mallard has a distinctive streamlined shape.
Mallard was the name of a band featuring ex-members of Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band.