Main Entry: ¹goose

Pronunciation: \ˈgüs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural geese \ˈgēs\

Etymology: Middle English gos, from Old English gōs; akin to Old High German gans goose, Latin anser, Greek chēn

Date: before 12th century

1 a : any of numerous large waterfowl (family Anatidae) that are intermediate between the swans and ducks and have long necks, feathered lores, and reticulate tarsi b : a female goose as distinguished from a gander
2 : simpleton, dolt
3 plural goos·es : a tailor's smoothing iron with a gooseneck handle
4 plural goos·es : a poke between the buttocks