vịt pha

vịt pha

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Mulard duck: A hybrid domestic duck, typically the offspring of a male Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) and a female Pekin duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus). It is primarily raised for meat and foie gras production.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Vịt pha được nuôi phổ biến để lấy gan. (Mulard ducks are commonly raised for their livers.)
    • Thịt vịt pha có ít mỡ hơn. (Mulard duck meat has less fat.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is specific to animal husbandry and culinary contexts, particularly in discussions of foie gras and premium duck meat production.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vịt lai: (n) hybrid duck. A more general term for any crossbred duck.
    • Trang trại này chuyên về các giống vịt lai. (This farm specializes in hybrid duck breeds.)
Synonyms
  • Mulard: The direct English term for this specific hybrid.
  • Mule duck: An alternative, less common English name for the same hybrid.
Notes
  • The word "vịt pha" is a compound noun. "Vịt" means "duck," and "pha" in this context implies "crossbred" or "hybrid." It is a fixed term for this specific type of duck.