n. (Zool.) One of several species of pygmy geese, of the genus Nettepus. They are about the size of a teal, and inhabit Africa, India, and Australia. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ AS. gōs goose + -ling. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. A young or unfledged goose. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A catkin on nut trees and pines. Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]