anser

[Lat. anser; Ger. gans; O. H. Ger. kans; Eng. gander, goose; Gr. χήν (chên); Sansc. hansu.] 1. Zool.: A genus of Natatorial or Swim ming birds, the typical one of the sub-family Anserinse. It contains the geese. Several species are found in the United States continuously or as winter visitors. [GOOSE.] 12. Astron.: A portion of the constellation called by Hevelius Vulpecula et Anser (the Fox and Goose). It belongs to the northern hemisphere, is placed over the Eagle, immediately under the star Albireo, or ẞ Cygni. with a little one called the Arrow between. It is rarely met with in modern star-maps. ăn-ser-a-ted, a. [Lat. anser = goose; Eng. -ated .] Heraldry. An anserated cro is one with its extremities shaped like the heads of lions. eagles, or similar animals.