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goeland


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of bird, specifically a large, heavy duck commonly found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

    - "The goeland is a majestic bird with a distinctive black and white plumage."
    - "Goelands are often hunted for their meat and down feathers."

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Etymology
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The word 'goeland' is derived from the Dutch language, where it means 'wild duck'.


Trivia
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  1. The goeland is the national bird of the Netherlands.

  2. Goelands are excellent swimmers and divers, able to dive up to 60 feet deep.

  3. Goelands have a distinctive honking call that can be heard from a distance.


Related Concepts
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  1. waterfowl: Goelands belong to the waterfowl family, which includes ducks, geese, and swans.

  2. duck hunting: Goelands are a popular game bird for duck hunting.


Culture
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Goelands have been an important source of food and materials for humans for centuries. In European art and literature, they have been depicted as symbols of strength, power, and freedom.

How to Memorize "goeland"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, powerful duck with black and white feathers.
    - Visualize the goeland swimming gracefully in a body of water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the goeland with strength and power.
    - Remember that the goeland is a type of duck.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'goeland' as 'geese outside of the land' to help remember it's a type of duck.


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