Canada goose
or Canadian goose
noun
a common wild goose, Branta canadensis, of North America.
Origin of Canada goose
First recorded in 1725–35
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The Canada-Goose is a water-fowl, of the shape of a goose; but twice as large and heavy.
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British Dictionary definitions for canada goose
Canada goose
noun
a large common greyish-brown North American goose, Branta canadensis, with a black neck and head and a white throat patch
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