Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*ǵʰh₂éns
3 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰh₂éns, most common first.
- gooseAny of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are generally bigger than ducks.
- ganderA male goose.
- gunzelA railway or tram enthusiast; particularly (formerly derogatory) one who is overly enthusiastic or foolish.