brent goose

noun

chiefly British
: brant

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The brent goose, also known as the brant goose or just brant, is a small, short-necked waterfowl that visits the British coasts in the winter. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026

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1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brent goose was in 1570

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“Brent goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brent%20goose. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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