Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anserine

Adjective
/ˈæn.sə.raɪn/
Definition
Anserine is an adjective that refers to anything related to or characteristic of geese.
Examples
  • The artist’s work had an anserine quality that made it charmingly quirky.
  • His anserine remarks during the meeting made everyone laugh.
Meaning
In a broader sense, anserine can also describe something that is silly or foolish.
Synonyms
  • goose-like
  • foolish
  • quirky