/teel/ , n. , pl. teals , ( esp. collectively ) teal for 1.
1. any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
2. Also called teal blue . a medium to dark greenish blue.
[ 1275-1325; ME tele; akin to D taling, MLG telink ]