Vocab Bloom Hub

greylag goose

/ˈɡreɪlæɡ ɡuːs/

Traduction: Grande oie grise d'Eurasie, considérée comme l'ancêtre de la plupart des oies domestiques. Elle se distingue par son bec rose-orangé et son plumage gris.

1 entrée

phrase

/ˈɡreɪlæɡ ɡuːs/B2formal
  • frGrande oie grise d'Eurasie, considérée comme l'ancêtre de la plupart des oies domestiques. Elle se distingue par son bec rose-orangé et son plumage gris.

A large grey goose native to Europe and Asia, known for being the ancestor of most domestic goose breeds. It has a distinctive pinkish-orange bill and grey plumage.

  1. A species of gooseB2formal

    A large grey goose (Anser anser) native to Europe and Asia, considered the ancestor of most domestic goose breeds.

    froie cendrée

    • The greylag goose is commonly found in wetlands and marshes.
    • Farmers often keep greylag geese for their eggs and meat.
    • During migration, greylag geese fly in characteristic V-shaped formations.