Main Entry: teal

Pronunciation: \ˈtēl\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural teal or teals

Etymology: Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

Date: 14th century

1 : any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) — compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal
2 : teal blue

[teal illustration]