Anserines

/ˈæn.sə.raɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of anserine, referring to multiple goose-like characteristics or multiple instances of the anserine compound.

Etymology

English plural of 'anserine,' using standard '-s' pluralization applied to the Latin-derived adjective/noun.

Kelly Says

When biochemists discovered anserine in different bird species, they'd say 'various anserines' to mean different versions of the compound found across goose relatives.

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