Graylags

/ˈɡreɪlæɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of graylag; multiple wild gray geese of the species Anser anser.

Etymology

Standard English plural formed by adding -s to graylag. The term can refer to flocks or groups of these wild geese in their natural habitats across Europe and Asia.

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Graylags are famous in animal behavior research—Konrad Lorenz imprinted baby graylags on himself, which became a pivotal study showing how animals bond to what they see first!

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