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graylag

Syllabification: (gray·lag)
Pronunciation: /ˈgrāˌlag/
(also graylag goose)
Definition of graylag

noun

  • a large goose with mainly gray plumage, which is native to Eurasia and is the ancestor of the domestic goose.
    • Anser anser, family Anatidae

Origin:

early 18th century: probably from gray1 + dialect lag 'goose', of unknown origin

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