brandgans

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Dutch

Branta leucopsis in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Compound of brand +‎ gans (goose), first attested 1599. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. why brand

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɑnt.xɑns/
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  • Hyphenation: brand‧gans

Noun

brandgans f (plural brandganzen, diminutive brandgansje n)

  1. The barnacle goose, Branta leucopsis

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