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Gander

usgb/ˈɡændər/Volume
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Animal ReferencePlay
Remember 'gander' refers specifically to a male goose, not all birds. SlideThe gander honked louder than the other geese.
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Protective NaturePlay
'Gander' often implies the bird's role as a protector of its flock. SlideThe gander stood guard while the geese foraged.
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Not CommonPlay
The term 'gander' is less common in everyday speech, more so in animal husbandry. SlideHe breeds ganders and geese on his farm.