goosander

Definition

A merganser, Mergus merganser, of the northern hemisphere, that consume fish and are common on lakes and rivers.

Etymology

Blend of goose + gander. The oldest known use is by Drayton (1622).

Example Sentences

• "As they above the rest were Lords of Earth and Ayre. The Gossander with them, my goodly Fennes doe show His head as Ebon blacke, the rest as white as Snow,"