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单词 Scotch goose
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Definition of Scotch goose in English:

Scotch goose

noun
historical
  • Either the barnacle goose, Branta leucopsis, or the brent goose, B. bernicla.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Browne (1605–1682), physician and author. After post-classical Latin anser scoticus brent or barnacle goose, (also) gannet; compare earlier Scots goose.

Definition of Scotch goose in US English:

Scotch goose

noun
historical
  • Either the barnacle goose, Branta leucopsis, or the brent goose, B. bernicla.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Browne (1605–1682), physician and author. After post-classical Latin anser scoticus brent or barnacle goose, (also) gannet; compare earlier Scots goose.

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