magpie goose

mag·pie goose

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mag-pahy goos]
- /ˈmægˌpaɪ gus/
- /ˈmæɡ.paɪ ɡuːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mag-pahy goos]
- /ˈmægˌpaɪ gus/

Definitions of magpie goose words

noun magpie goose a black-and-white gooselike bird, Anseranas semipalmatus, of Australia, believed to be the most primitive waterfowl in existence. 1
noun magpie goose a large black-and-white goose, Anseranas semipalmata, of N Australia and adjacent islands 0
noun magpie goose Alternative form of magpie-goose. 0

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Origin of magpie goose

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Magpie goose

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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magpie 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 72% 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.

magpie goose usage trend in Literature

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