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goose
- Main Entry:
- 1goose

- Pronunciation:
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\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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