teal

[ teel ]

noun

, plural teals, (especially collectively) teal

1. any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
2. Also called teal blue. a medium to dark greenish blue.

teal

/ tiːl /

noun

1. any of various small ducks, such as the Eurasian Anas crecca ( common teal ) that are related to the mallard and frequent ponds, lakes, and marshes
2. a greenish-blue colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of teal¹

1275–1325; Middle English tele; akin to Dutch taling, Middle Low German telink

Word History and Origins

Origin of teal¹

C14: related to Middle Low German tēlink, Middle Dutch tēling

Example Sentences

The recycled curtain material - "delft blue floral, vintage rose and teal, and rich damask burnt orange drapery" - was of a style used between the 1950s and 1990s during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

From BBC

He often paints while in “a state of teal”.

From BBC

The teal building is located on a noisy stretch of Glendale Boulevard just off the 2 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times

Well-stuffed armchairs and table lamps, oak bookcases and desks give way to an orderly progression of white and teal pews.

From Los Angeles Times

At least until a male presidential candidate attempts to rock a teal suit.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blue-green