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teal
noun \ˈtēl\
: a small duck found in Europe and America
: a dark greenish-blue color
plural teal or teals
Full Definition of TEAL
1
: any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) — compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal
2
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Origin of TEAL
Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal
First Known Use: 14th century
TEAL Defined for Kids
teal
noun \ˈtēl\
Definition of TEAL for Kids
: a small wild duck of America and Europe
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