Brant (br nt), Joseph Originally Thayendanegea. 1742-1807. Mohawk leader who supported the British in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. |
| brant (brnt) n. pl. brant or brants Any of several small, dark wild geese of the genus Branta that breed in Arctic regions, especially B. bernicla, having a black neck and head. [Variant of brent(-goose), possibly from Middle English brende, brindled; see brindled.] |
brant [brænt]
n pl brants, brant
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name (esp US and Canadian) for brent goose
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  brant - small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southwardgoose - web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks Branta, genus Branta - wild geese Branta bernicla, common brant goose - the best known variety of brant goose |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|