anserous

adjective

an·​ser·​ous

: like a goose : stupid, silly compare anserine entry 1

Word History

Etymology

Latin anser goose + English -ous

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for anserous

• cancerous
• precancerous