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wavey

wavey noun: the snow goose (Chen caerulescens). Also the uncommon form of wavy.

Noun

wavey (plural waveys)

  1. (Canada, US, dialectal) The snow goose (Chen caerulescens)
    Synonyms:
    white wavy, blue goose, blue wavy

Also used as

wavey is also the uncommon form of wavy.

Synonyms of wavey

Forms of wavey

Noun
pluralwaveys
alternative formwavy
Adjective
comparativewavier
superlativewaviest

Origin of wavey

According to one theory, from Cree. An alternative etymology, perhaps a folk etymology, attributes the name to their peculiar, wavy flight.

Words that rhyme with wavey

Questions about wavey

What does wavey mean?
Wavey means the snow goose (Chen caerulescens).
What part of speech is wavey?
Wavey is a noun.
What is the plural of wavey?
The plural of wavey is waveys.

Words near wavey in the dictionary

  1. wavevector
  2. wavevectors
  3. waveward
  4. wavewashing
  5. wavewise
  6. wavey
  7. waveys
  8. wavicle
  9. wavicles
  10. wavicular
  11. wavier

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