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Word of the Day - anserine

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anserine

/ˈansərʌɪn/
adjective
Of or like a goose.

Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin anserinus, from anser ‘goose’.

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Having anserine for today's WotD, it is clear that people will be goosing me all day to
answer skeins of questions about goslings and ganders. I'll get a
little down about it, but hope to make it through without too many
ruffled feathers.

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