teal

noun

plural teal or teals
1
2
: any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal

Illustration of teal

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Examples of teal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Women of all ages gathered in flowing dresses of teal or pink or lavender, and hung garlands of flowers. Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024 Snag it now in the show shopping teal or classic white floral. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for teal 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of teal was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Teal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teal. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

teal

noun
plural teal or teals
: any of various small short-necked ducks

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