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- [an-suh-rahyn, -rin]
- /ˈæn səˌraɪn, -rɪn/
- /ˈæn.sə.raɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-suh-rahyn, -rin]
- /ˈæn səˌraɪn, -rɪn/
Definitions of anserine word
- adjective anserine of or resembling a goose 3
- adjective anserine of, relating to, or belonging to the subfamily Anserinae, which includes geese, swans, and certain ducks: family Anatidae, order Anseriformes 3
- adjective anserine silly; foolish 3
- adjective anserine of or like a goose 3
- adjective anserine stupid; foolish 3
- adjective anserine of or relating to the subfamily Anserinae, of the family Anatidae, comprising the true geese. 1
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Origin of anserine
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin anserīnus of, pertaining to geese, equivalent to anser goose + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Anserine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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anserine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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