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A West Indian duck, sometimes domesticated.
Hard and fine stones in general, such as are used for inlay and the like, as distinguished from the softer stones used in building; thus, a Florentine mosaic is a familiar instance of work in pietra dura, though the ground may be soft marble.
A duck (Cairina moschata), larger than the common duck, often raised in poultry yards. Called also musk duck. It is native of tropical America, from Mexico to Southern Brazil.
Any one of numerous species of ducks which frequent the seacoasts and feed mainly on fishes and mollusks. The scoters, eiders, old squaw, and ruddy duck are examples. They may be distinguished by the lobate hind toe.
A small duck (Charitonetta albeola); the spirit duck, or butterball. The head of the male is covered with numerous elongated feathers, and thus appears large. Called also bufflehead.
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Subject to the payment of a duty; as dutiable goods.
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of Duumvir
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That which is due; payment.
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Of or pertaining to a grand duke.
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Subjected to a duty.
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A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy; hence, a person employed to lure others into danger.
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of Duumvir
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Specifically, obedience or submission due to parents and superiors.
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Fulfilling duty; dutiful; having the sentiments due to a superior, or to one to whom respect or service is owed; obedient; as, a duteous son or daughter.
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See Dugong.
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Controlled by, proceeding from, a sense of duty; respectful; deferential; as, dutiful affection.
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of Duty
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Of or belonging to the duumviri or the duumvirate.
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Performing, or ready to perform, the duties required by one who has the right to claim submission, obedience, or deference; submissive to natural or legal superiors; obedient, as to parents or superiors; as, a dutiful son or daughter; a dutiful ward or servant; a dutiful subject.
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Hence, any assigned service or business; as, the duties of a policeman, or a soldier; to be on duty.
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