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goose

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 gander2: simpleton, dolt3plural goos·es : a tailor's smoothing iron with a gooseneck handle4plural goos·es : a poke between the buttocks

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