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Canada goose

or Canadian goose

noun

a common wild goose, Branta canadensis, of North America.

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Origin of Canada goose

First recorded in 1725–35

Words nearby Canada goose

Canada, Canada Act, Canada balsam, Canada bluegrass, Canada Day, Canada goose, Canada jay, Canada lily, Canada lynx, Canada mayflower, Canada moonseed
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Example sentences from the Web for Canada goose

  • The Canada-Goose is a water-fowl, of the shape of a goose; but twice as large and heavy.

    The History of Louisiana|Le Page Du Pratz

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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