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Geese: meaning, definitions and examples

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geese

 

[ giหs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal type

Geese are large waterfowl that belong to the family Anatidae. They are known for their long necks, webbed feet, and distinctive honking calls. Geese are social birds that often form strong family bonds and migrate in V-shaped flocks during seasonal changes.

Synonyms

birds, fowl, waterfowl

Examples of usage

  • The geese flew overhead in a perfect V formation.
  • We saw a family of geese paddling across the pond.
  • During the fall, many geese migrate south for the winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "geese" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gansos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gรคnse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ angsa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gฤ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒใƒงใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oies

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gansos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ husy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ husy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้น…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ goske

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรฆsir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gansos

Etymology

The word 'goose' comes from the Old English word 'gลs,' which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'gans' and Dutch 'gans.' The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, often symbolizing migration and loyalty due to the geese's migratory patterns and strong familial bonds. In addition to its literal meaning, 'goose' has also been used metaphorically in English literature and colloquialisms, showcasing its cultural significance. The plural form 'geese' has survived from Old English, reflecting the irregular patterns of pluralization that exist in the language. As one of the earliest domesticated birds, geese have been important to human societies for thousands of years, valued for their meat, eggs, and feathers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,207, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.