canada goose

ca·ña·da goose

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-yah-duh, -yad-uh goos]
- /kənˈyɑ də, -ˈyæd ə gus/
- /ˈkænədə ɡuːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-yah-duh, -yad-uh goos]
- /kənˈyɑ də, -ˈyæd ə gus/

Definitions of canada goose words

countable noun canada goose A Canada goose is a grayish-brown wild goose that comes from North America. 3
noun canada goose a large common greyish-brown North American goose, Branta canadensis, with a black neck and head and a white throat patch 3
noun canada goose the largest wild goose (Branta canadensis) of Canada and the U.S.: it is brownish-gray, with black head and neck and a white patch on each side of the face 3
noun canada goose a common wild goose, Branta canadensis, of North America. 1
noun canada goose bird 1
noun canada goose A large goose, Branta canadensis. 0

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Origin of canada goose

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35

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Parts of speech for Canada goose

noun

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canada goose popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

canada goose usage trend in Literature

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