anser
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/ˈænsər/
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/ˈænsə/
goose (genus)
Etymology
'anser' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anser', where it meant 'goose'.
'anser' comes from Classical Latin 'anser'; this Latin term ultimately reflects an older Indo-European root (reconstructed as '*h₂éns-' or similar) meaning 'goose', and it was carried into Modern English primarily in scientific/taxonomic use as the genus name Anser.
Initially, it meant 'goose' in Latin, and its primary meaning as a term referring to geese has been retained in scientific and taxonomic contexts in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of geese in the family Anatidae (used in biological taxonomy).
The term anser is used to refer to a genus of geese.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the Latin word meaning 'goose', preserved in scientific and historical contexts.
The Latin word anser historically meant 'goose' and appears in species names.
Last updated: 2025/08/20 00:06