greylag

Meanings

• A large, heavy-bodied goose with a grey head, neck and body. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America.

  - "The greylag goose is a large, heavy-bodied goose with a grey head, neck and body."
  - "Greylag geese are native to Europe, Asia and North America."

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Synonyms

greylag goose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greylag
greynag , laguna , blagoyarny , flapjack , maplejack , nagelate

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Greylag (en) : A large, heavy-bodied goose with a grey head, neck and body. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America.
   

2. Greylag (en) : A type of grey paint, often used for painting exteriors or industrial machinery. It is known for its consistency, durability and resistance to weathering and fading.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Greylag (en) : A large, heavy-bodied goose with a grey head, neck and body. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America.
   

2. Greylag (en) : A large, heavy-bodied goose with a grey head, neck and body. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America.
   

3. Grey leg (en) : A medical condition where a person's leg becomes discolored and swollen, often due to poor circulation or an infection.
   

4. Greylag goose (en) : A large, heavy-bodied goose with a grey head, neck and body. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America.
   

5. Greylag gull (en) : A large gull with a grey back, wings and head. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of greylag that leads to same result
greylag , greylags

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name 'greylag' is derived from the Old English words 'grie' meaning 'grey' and 'lagu' meaning 'goose'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The greylag goose is the national bird of Iceland.

2. The greylag goose is a popular ingredient in Icelandic cuisine, particularly in traditional dishes such as 'Hangikjöt' and 'Svið'.

3. The greylag goose is a migratory bird that breeds in the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia and North America. During the winter months, the greylag goose migrates to wetlands and marshes in southern Europe, Asia and North America, where it feeds on a variety of vegetation, including grasses, sedges, and water plants.

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How to Memorize "greylag"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the greylag goose in your mind. Imagine its large, heavy-bodied form with a grey head, neck and body. Visualize its webbed feet and the way it moves gracefully in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the greylag goose with its habitat and the sounds it makes. Imagine the sound of the greylag goose honking in the distance. Associate the greylag goose with the marshes, ponds and wetlands where it lives and breeds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the meaning of the greylag goose: 'Grey head, Greylag Goose!'

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