野鸭的一种[北美产]
Canvasback \Can"vas*back`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A Species of duck ({Aythya vallisneria}), esteemed for the delicacy of its flesh. It visits the United States in autumn; particularly Chesapeake Bay and adjoining waters; -- so named from the markings of the plumage on its back.
canvasback n : North American wild duck valued for sport and food [syn: {canvasback duck}, {Aythya valisineria}]