Definition of "brant" [brant]

• Any of several small, dark wild geese of the genus Branta that breed in Arctic regions, especially B. bernicla, having a black neck and head. (noun)

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• ""Yes," they replied, at once; for the brant is a bird of a very obliging disposition."
• "a part of their wings black and much larger than the Grey brant which is a Sise larger than a Duck."
• "Written questions are welcome at any time before the meeting, please submit to brant. [email protected]."