Pronunciation: /ˈænsəraɪn/
noun a type of bird in the genus Anser
A1 I saw a group of anserines waddling by the lake.
A2 The anserine honking of geese filled the air.
B1 The anserine feathers of the duck shimmered in the sunlight.
B2 The anserine migration patterns of the birds were studied by researchers.
C1 The anserine behavior of swans was observed and documented by ornithologists.
C2 The anserine instincts of the waterfowl guided them on their long journey south for the winter.
adjective silly or foolish
A1 The anserine goose waddled across the farmyard.
A2 The children laughed at the anserine behavior of the silly clown.
B1 The movie's plot was criticized for being anserine and predictable.
B2 Her anserine decision to quit her job without a backup plan left her in a difficult situation.
C1 The professor's anserine theories were quickly dismissed by his colleagues.
C2 The company's anserine marketing strategy led to a significant decrease in sales.
formal The professor dismissed the student's anserine question as irrelevant to the discussion.
informal I can't believe you asked such an anserine question in class!
slang Stop being so anserine, dude.
figurative His anserine behavior made it difficult for others to take him seriously.
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