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anserine

(an′sər īn′, -in)

adjective

of or like a goose
stupid; foolish

Origin: L anserinus < anser, goose

See anserine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or belonging to the subfamily Anserinae, which comprises the geese.
Of or resembling a goose; gooselike.

Origin:

Origin: Latin ānserīnus, pertaining to geese

Origin: , from ānser, goose; see ghans- in Indo-European roots

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