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Duck Latin name: Anas Other names: Ans The ducks of Pontus feed on the poison in the sea
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The ducks of Pontus feed on the poison in the sea, and so cannot be eaten. The blood of such ducks is useful as an ingredient in antidotes. |
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Isidore of Seville [7th century CE] (Etymologies, Book 12, 7:51): The duck (ans) takes its name from its constancy (assiduitate) in swimming (natandi). Some ducks, which provide more food than others, are called germanae. |
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