What does anserine mean?
Anserine means Silly, foolish, stupid..
Anserine
/ˈansəɹʌɪn/ · adjective
Meaning
Silly, foolish, stupid..
Definitions by Sense
- Silly, foolish, stupid.
- Pertaining to a goose or geese; gooselike.
- (medicine, obsolete) Exhibiting goose flesh.
- (biochemistry) A dipeptide compound present in birds and other vertebrates, originally isolated from goose muscle.
Example Sentences
anserine skin
Synonyms for anserine
Antonyms for anserine
Related Words
Word Forms
- more anserine
- most anserine
- anserines
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for anserine?
Common synonyms include stupid, foolish, fool, dopey.
What is the opposite of anserine?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use anserine in a sentence?
anserine skin
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