teal

[teel]

noun

plural

teals ,

plural

teal .

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.

teal

/ tiːl /

noun

1. any of various small ducks, such as the Eurasian Anas crecca ( common teal ) that are related to the mallard and frequent ponds, lakes, and marshes

2. a greenish-blue colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of teal¹

1275–1325; Middle English tele; akin to Dutch taling, Middle Low German telink

Word History and Origins

Origin of teal¹

C14: related to Middle Low German tēlink, Middle Dutch tēling

Example Sentences

RFK had sweated through a teal t-shirt, which he had tucked into blue jeans.

From Salon

A Welsh Labour spokesperson said: "Today's defection is further proof that Reform are just the Tories in teal ties. Neither party cares about the people of Wales."

From BBC

April didn't feel like Labor Party's offering was strong either, especially on climate action, so she decided to campaign for Ellie Smith, the so-called 'teal' independent running in the seat.

From BBC

Like many who were evacuated Tuesday, Rogers has been desperate to see for herself what remains of her green home with teal trim in the El Medio Bluffs neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times

The recycled curtain material - "delft blue floral, vintage rose and teal, and rich damask burnt orange drapery" - was of a style used between the 1950s and 1990s during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

From BBC

Related Words

• blue-green