Embden

noun

Emb·den ˈem-dən

: any of a breed of large white domestic geese with an orange bill and deep orange shanks and toes

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These mesmerizing Embden geese graze in large gaggles throughout the tea fields. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Emden, Germany

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1903, in the meaning defined above

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“Embden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Embden. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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