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Definition of brant

brant

/brænt/
brant
Plural:brants
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• noun

1

North American A small, dark wild goose of the genus Branta that breeds in the Arctic tundra and winters along the northern coastlines of North America and Eurasia.

Example

"Flocks of brant could be seen foraging for eelgrass in the shallow coastal estuaries during their winter migration."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In North America, this bird is typically spelled 'brant', whereas in British English it is usually referred to as the 'brent goose'.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Origin uncertain, but likely derived from Old Norse 'brandgás' (burnt goose), referring to the bird's dark, charcoal-like plumage.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brant
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