vịt xiêm

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Muscovy duck: A large species of domestic duck (Cairina moschata), distinct from common mallard-derived ducks, known for its quiet nature, lean red meat, and often having caruncles (fleshy growths) on its face, particularly in males.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vịt xiêm thịt ít mỡ hơn vịt thường. (Muscovy duck meat is less fatty than regular duck meat.)
  • Nhà bà ấy nuôi một đàn vịt xiêm. (Her family raises a flock of Muscovy ducks.)
  • Món vịt xiêm quay rất được ưa chuộng. (Roast Muscovy duck is a very popular dish.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "vịt xiêm" is historically used in Vietnam, with "Xiêm" being the old name for Siam (modern-day Thailand). The name suggests a perceived origin or route of introduction for this bird species to Vietnam.

Variants and Related Words

• Vịt (n): duck (the general term).
• Vịt cỏ (n): a common domestic duck breed in Vietnam.
• Vịt trời (n): wild duck.

Synonyms

• Muscovy duck: The standard English name.
• Barbary duck: Another common English name, as noted in the reference (from French ).

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms with "vịt xiêm," ducks in general appear in idioms, such as:
  • Nuôi vịt ăn cơm nguội: Literally "to raise ducks and feed them cold rice," meaning to undertake a task with poor preparation or insufficient resources.