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goose

/ɡuːs/

[/ɡuːs/]

a large water bird

Beginnernoun

Definition

A goose is a large water bird with a long neck, larger than a duck.

Example

A goose stood by the pond.

A goose stood by the pond.

Etymology

From Old English 'gōs'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in nature and on farms.

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