Meaning & use
Duckling
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A young duck, especially one that has not yet reached maturity.
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The mother duck led her line of ducklings across the pond.
A fluffy yellow duckling followed its siblings toward the water's edge.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'ugly duckling,' from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, has become a common expression for someone who is unattractive when young but grows into beauty or success.
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baby duckchick
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