SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus

solan goose

noun
Save Word
so·​lan goose | \ ¦sōlən- \
variants: or solent goose \ -​n(t)-​ \

Definition of solan goose

: a very large white gannet (Sula bassana synonym Morus bassanus) with black wing tips that occurs especially in Europe and eastern North America

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Learn More About solan goose

Dictionary Entries Near solan goose

solandra

solan goose

solanidine

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for solan goose

Cite this Entry

“Solan goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solan%20goose. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

teem

Listen to the pronunciation of teem

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Odd Habits and Quirks

  • image1926873504
  • Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games