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瘤鴨

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Mandarin · pinyin liú yā

(bird species of China) knob-billed duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)

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瘤: liú · tumor, lump, goiter
鴨: yā · duck; Anas species (various)
鸭: yā · duck; Anas species (various)

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2–1 · liu2 ya1

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