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词汇 quink
释义

Definition of quink in English:

quink

(also kwink)
noun kwɪŋk
US, Scottish
  • A kind of goose (or duck), variously identified with the greylag, Anser anser, the brent goose, Branta bernicla, and the goldeneye, Bucephala clangula. Also "†quink-goose".

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in The Register of the Privy Council of Scotland. Origin uncertain; probably imitative of the birds' calls, although compare note below.

Definition of quink in US English:

quink

(also kwink)
nounkwɪŋk
US, Scottish
  • A kind of goose (or duck), variously identified with the greylag, Anser anser, the brent goose, Branta bernicla, and the goldeneye, Bucephala clangula. Also "†quink-goose".

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in The Register of the Privy Council of Scotland. Origin uncertain; probably imitative of the birds' calls, although compare note below.

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