garefowl

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flightless bird native to Europe and Asia, with a distinctive long neck and wattles. It is also known as the European or Eurasian greylag goose.

  - "The garefowl is a popular bird for farmers because it can be raised for meat or eggs."
  - "The garefowl is the national bird of Hungary."

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Variants

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garboil , garboils

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Etymology

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The word 'garefowl' comes from Old English 'garafugol', which means 'grey goose'.

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Trivia

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1. The garefowl is the largest species of goose in Europe and Asia.

2. The garefowl can fly short distances but is generally flightless.

3. The garefowl is sometimes called the 'magpie goose' because of its distinctive wattles, which resemble the beaks of magpies.

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Related Concepts

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1. goose: The garefowl is a type of goose.

2. waterfowl: The garefowl is a type of waterfowl.

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Culture

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The garefowl has been a significant bird in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, it was considered a sacred bird and was often depicted in art. In European folklore, the garefowl was believed to have magical powers and was sometimes used in healing rituals.

How to Memorize "garefowl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird with a long neck and wattles. Visualize its grey feathers and its distinctive shape.
   - Think of a goose with a long neck and wattles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the garefowl with the color grey and the idea of a goose with a long neck.
   - Think of the national bird of Hungary when you hear the word 'garefowl'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grey Goose with a Long Neck' to remember the definition of 'garefowl'.
   - Remember the word 'garefowl' as 'Goose with a Long Neck'.

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