brent goose

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Definitions of brent goose words

noun brent goose a small goose, Branta bernicla, that has a dark grey plumage and short neck and occurs in most northern coastal regions 3
noun plural brent goose any of several species of small, dark-colored geese of the genus Branta, especially B. bernicla, breeding in high northern latitudes and migrating south in the autumn. 1
noun brent goose brant. 1
noun brent goose (Britain) A small member of the goose family (Anatidae), Branta bernicla. 0

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; short for brantgoose, brentgoose; akin to Old Norse brandgās, German Brandgans

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