Branta

noun

Bran·​ta

ˈbrantə

: a genus of birds (family Anatidae) comprising wild geese with rather elaborately patterned commonly dark plumage, long slender neck, and small weakly serrated bill see brant, canada goose compare anser

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from English brant entry 2

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