I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌrīn, -_rə̇n adjective
Etymology: Latin anserinus, from anser goose + -inus -ine — more at goose
1.
a. : of, relating to, or resembling a goose
anserine characteristics
b. : stupid , silly
ridiculous anserine behavior
2. : of or belonging to the Anseres
the anserine birds
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌrēn, -_rə̇n noun
also an·ser·in -_rə̇n
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary anser- (from Latin anser goose) + -ine
: a crystalline base C 10 H 16 N 4 O 3 found in the muscles of birds; methyl-carnosine