Anser

noun

An·​ser

ˈan(t)sə(r),

ˈaan-

: a genus of birds (family Anatidae) comprising the typical geese with large strongly serrated bills, rather simple plumage patterns, and comparatively short necks compare branta see chen

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, goose

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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