Gosling

usgb/ˈɡɑːzlɪŋ/
noun

A young goose.

The mother goose was fiercely protective of her gosling.
Visual representation of "gosling" - A young goose

Often appears as...

  • mother gosling
  • gosling chick
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Animal Age

Used specifically for young geese, suggesting an age before they are mature.

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The farmer is taking care of a gosling until it grows into a goose.
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Family Ties

Often indicates a close relationship with the parent animals.

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Watching the gosling follow its mother is an adorable sight.
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Not Interchangeable

'Gosling' should not be mistaken for baby birds of other species.

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She mistakenly called the duckling a gosling.
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