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1gander

noun gan·der \ˈgan-dər\

Definition of GANDER

1
:  an adult male goose
2
:  simpleton
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Origin of GANDER

Middle English, from Old English gandra; akin to Old English gōs goose
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

Rhymes with GANDER

bander, brander, candor, dander, lander, pander, sander, slander, zander

2gander

noun

Definition of GANDER

:  look, glance <take a gander>

Origin of GANDER

probably from 1gander; from the outstretched neck of a person craning to look at something
First Known Use: circa 1914
GANDER Defined for Kids

1gander

noun gan·der \ˈgan-dər\

Definition of GANDER for Kids

:  a male goose

2gander

noun

Definition of GANDER for Kids

:  a look or glance <Take a gander at that new bicycle.>

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. gander
  2. gander pull
  3. giddy gander
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