cross between a mallard and domestic duck; hybrid duck
Refers to the hybrid offspring of a mallard and a domestic duck, often used in rice farming (aigamo method) or for meat.
In the aigamo farming method, hybrid ducks eat weeds and pests in the rice paddies.
Roast hybrid duck is a specialty at this restaurant.
Standard kanji spelling.
Katakana spelling, common in agricultural and culinary contexts.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 合い (ai, 'mutual, together') + 鴨 (kamo, 'wild duck'). The kanji 合鴨 literally means 'combined duck', reflecting its hybrid origin.