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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of arctic maritime Anatidæ of the subfamily Anserinæ, having a variegated plumage without metallic tints, incised webs. rostral lamellæ exposed posteriorly, and skull with superorbital depression; the painted geese.
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