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