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gooseberry bush
nounC1
/ˈɡʊzb(ə)ri bʊʃ/A thorny shrub (Ribes uva-crispa) that produces gooseberries, the small, tart, edible berries.
gooseberry stone
nounLow
/ˈɡʊzb(ə)ri stəʊn/A semi-precious gemstone variety of garnet, specifically a green grossular or hessonite garnet.
goosefish
nounRare
/ˈɡuːsfɪʃ/A bottom-dwelling marine fish (family Lophiidae) with a broad, flattened head, a very large mouth, and a modified dorsal spine used as a fishing lure.
gooseflesh
nounMedium
/ˈɡuːsflɛʃ/The temporary condition of the skin when it is covered in small bumps, caused by cold, fear, or a strong emotional reaction.
goosefoot
nounLow
/ˈɡuːsfʊt/A weed of the genus Chenopodium, such as fat-hen, having leaves shaped roughly like a goose's foot.
goosefoot family
nounC2
/ˈɡuːsfʊt ˌfæm(ə)li/A botanical term for a large family (Chenopodiaceae, now often included in Amaranthaceae) of mostly weedy plants, many of which have leaves shaped like a goose's foot.
goosegog
nounLow (regional/dialectal)
/ˈɡuːsɡɒɡ/A gooseberry (the fruit).
goosegrass
nounLow
/ˈɡuːsɡrɑːs/A common annual plant with small hooked bristles on its stems and leaves that cling to clothing and animal fur.
gooseherd
nounC2
/ˈɡuːshɜːd/A person employed to tend and guard a flock of geese.
goosen
nounVery Low (Obsolete/Dialectal)
/ˈɡuːs(ə)n/An obsolete or dialectal plural form of 'goose'.
gooseneck
nounC1
/ˈɡuːsnɛk/An object, part, or structure with a curved shape resembling the neck of a goose.
gooseneck lamp
nounB2
/ˈɡuːsnɛk læmp/A lamp with a long, flexible, jointed stem that allows its light source to be precisely positioned.
goosewing
nounRare / Technical (Nautical)
/ˈɡuːsˌwɪŋ/A part of a fore-and-aft sail set on a boom, typically the mainsail or spanker, when the leech is partially rolled or lashed to the boom, often in strong winds to reduce sail area, leaving the sail's shape resembling a goose's extended wing.
goossens
nounVery Low
/ˈɡuːsənz/A surname of Flemish/Dutch origin, meaning 'descendant of or belonging to Goosen (a diminutive of Goswin, meaning 'good friend').
goozle
nounVery low (dialectal/obsolete/regional)
/ˈɡuːz(ə)l/The throat or gullet.
gopak
nounC2 (very low frequency)
/ˈɡəʊpak/A traditional Ukrainian folk dance featuring rapid footwork, jumps, and squats, usually performed by men.
gopala
nounLow
/ɡəʊˈpɑːlə/A protector of cows; a cowherd. In Hinduism, a name for the god Krishna, especially in his childhood form as a divine cowherd.
gopher
nounverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈɡəʊ.fər/A burrowing rodent with fur-lined cheek pouches, native to North and Central America.
gopher ball
nounC1
In baseball, a pitch that is hit for a home run, especially a home run allowed by a pitcher.
gopher plant
nounVery Low (specialist/technical)
/ˈɡəʊ.fə ˌplɑːnt/A low-growing, perennial, spiny shrub native to arid regions, especially the Southwestern US and Mexico, with thick stems and small leaves.

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