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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Ring-necked \Ring"-necked`\, a. (Zool.)
Having a well defined ring of color around the neck.
[1913 Webster]
{Ring-necked duck} (Zool.), an American scaup duck ({Aythya
collaris}). The head, neck, and breast of the adult male
are black, and a narrow, but conspicuous, red ring
encircles the neck. This ring is absent in the female.
Called also {ring-neck}, {ring-necked blackhead},
{ringbill}, {tufted duck}, and {black jack}.
[1913 Webster]