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Anser
noun
An·ser
\ˈan(t)sə(r), ˈaan-\
Definition of Anser
: a genus of birds (family Anatidae) comprising the typical geese with large strongly serrated bills, rather simple plumage patterns, and comparatively short necks — compare branta — see chen
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Origin and Etymology of anser
New Latin, from Latin, goose
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