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brent

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈbɹɛnt// UK //bɹˈɛnt// brent Archaic

n. a small, dark goose that lives near the sea and migrates long distances. It has a black head and neck with a small white patch on the side.

n. a small species of goose, Branta bernicla, inhabiting coastal regions and characterized by a black head and neck with a distinct white neck patch.


SIMPLE

The brent geese return to the coast every winter.

CONTEXTUAL

Birdwatchers gathered at the estuary to observe the brent geese during their annual migration from the Arctic.

COMPLEX

The conservation of coastal wetlands is vital for the survival of the brent, as these areas provide the specific eelgrass beds required for their winter foraging.

Synonyms
Origin

English surname from placenames in Devon and Somerset, from Old English brant (“steep”), referring to hills. Compare Brents.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in the compound 'brent goose'.

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