Meaning
A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water; other groups of birds.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English gagelen (“to cackle; cackle like a goose”). Compare Dutch gaggelen (“to cackle”), Icelandic gagl (“small goose; gosling”), Norwegian Nynorsk gagl (“wild goose”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles: