teal

noun

plural teal or teals
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2
: any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal

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Meanwhile, while women sport day dress with an optional hat or fascinator, and Queen Camilla popped in a dark teal ensemble by Christian Dior with a wide-brimmed hat by Philip Treacy. Janine Henni, People.com, 7 May 2025 Related Articles Juju Chang Juju Chang opted for a bold print, wearing a deep teal, one-shoulder gown by Ulla Johnson. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025 The diamonds will be arranged in a radiant rainbow of color, featuring shades ranging from deep teal to soft peach. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Related Stories The Club C Revenge arrives in a teal upper with sparkle patent overlays, peekaboo character graphics, a shimmering lurex tongue, and a woven dollhouse label ($60). Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for teal

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of teal was in the 14th century

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“Teal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teal. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

teal

noun
plural teal or teals
: any of various small short-necked ducks

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