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Definition of brantas
brantas
/ˈbrɑːn.təs/
bran · tas
Plural:brantas
brantas Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in East Java, Indonesia, known for its semi-circular flow pattern and its historical significance in supporting ancient Javanese kingdoms and modern agriculture.
2
Geese belonging to the genus Branta, characterized by their largely black or dark plumage, which includes species such as the Canada goose and the brent goose.
Example
"During the autumn migration, large flocks of brantas can be seen flying southward in their characteristic V-formation."
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Word Origin & Etymology
As a geographic name, 'Brantas' originates from Javanese. As a zoological term, it is the plural of 'branta', which derives from a Latinized form of the Old Norse 'brandgás' (burnt goose), referring to the dark plumage of the birds.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brantas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brantas