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teal

noun \ ˈtēl \
Updated on: 2 Apr 2018
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Definition of teal

plural teal or teals
1 : teal blue
2 : any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) — compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal

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Origin and Etymology of teal

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

TEAL Defined for English Language Learners

teal

noun

Definition of teal for English Language Learners

  • : a small duck found in Europe and America

  • : a dark greenish-blue color

TEAL Defined for Kids

teal

noun \ ˈtēl \

Definition of teal for Students

: a small wild duck of America and Europe

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