teal

(tēl)

noun

  1. pl. teals or teal any of several small, short-necked, freshwater wild ducks (genus Anas)
  2. a dark grayish or greenish blue

Origin: ME tele, akin to Du taling, MLowG telink, teal

See teal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. teal teal or teals
  1. Any of several small, short-necked freshwater ducks, especially of the genus Anas, that feed on the surface of the water and often have brightly marked plumage.
  2. A moderate or dark bluish green to greenish blue.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English tele

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Related Forms:

  • teal teal adjective

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