teal

Any of several small dabbling ducks, chiefly of the genus Anas, often having brightly marked plumage.

A moderate or dark bluish green to greenish blue.

A small fresh-water duck, of the subfamily Anatinæ and genus Querquedula (or Nettion).

The blue-winged teal.

The act of cajoling or wheedling.

A Welsh dry measure, equal to five Winchester bushels (nearly). A long teal in Pembrokeshire is about eight bushels.

Any one of several species of small fresh-water ducks of the genus Anas and the subgenera Querquedula and Nettion. The male is handsomely colored, and has a bright green or blue speculum on the wings.

a goslet. See Goslet.

the common European teal.

Any of various small freshwater ducks of the genus Anas that are brightly coloured and have short necks.