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I enjoy almost all of the game we kill. I only like to eat game that I have cleaned. I guess duck and dressing are still one of my favorites. We prefer fat green-winged teal or wood ducks for our dressing.
Phil Robertson

Meaning of "teal" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TEAL

Related to Middle Low German tēlink, Middle Dutch tēling.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TEAL

teal  [tiːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TEAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Teal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TEAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Teal

Teal is a low-saturated color, a bluish-green to dark medium, similar to medium blue-green and dark cyan. It can be created by mixing green with blue into a white base, or deepened as needed with a little bit of black or gray color. The complementary color of teal is coral. It is also one of the initial group of 16 HTML/CSS web colors formulated in 1987. The first recorded use of Teal as a color name in English was in 1917.

Definition of teal in the English dictionary

The definition of teal in the dictionary is any of various small ducks, such as the Eurasian Anas crecca that are related to the mallard and frequent ponds, lakes, and marshes. Other definition of teal is a greenish-blue colour.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TEAL


appeal
əˈpiːl
automobile
ˈɔːtəməˌbiːl
deal
diːl
feel
fiːl
heal
hiːl
heel
hiːl
hele
hiːl
he´ll
hiːl
meal
miːl
Neill
niːl
peel
piːl
reel
riːl
reveal
rɪˈviːl
seal
siːl
spiel
ʃpiːl
steal
stiːl
steel
stiːl
teil
tiːl
we´ll
wiːl
wheel
wiːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TEAL

teaching software
teaching staff
teachings
teachless
teacup
teacupful
teagle
teahouse
teak
teakettle
tealike
team
team captain
team games
team leader
team member
team player
team spirit
team sport
team teaching

WORDS THAT END LIKE TEAL

areal
big deal
cereal
Ciudad Real
conceal
cut a deal
ethereal
for real
ideal
leal
lineal
loreal
Montreal
oatmeal
ordeal
real
surreal
the real
unreal
zeal

Synonyms and antonyms of teal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «teal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TEAL

Find out the translation of teal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of teal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «teal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

水鸭
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cerceta
570 millions of speakers

English

teal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चैती
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البط البري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чирок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cerceta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্ষুদ্র হংস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sarcelle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

teal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コガモ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

청록색
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Teal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con le le
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இளம்பச்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टीळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çamurcun
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alzavola
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

morski
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чирок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

teal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

teal
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

teal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

blågrön
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blågrønn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of teal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TEAL»

The term «teal» is very widely used and occupies the 536 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TEAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «teal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «teal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about teal

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2 QUOTES WITH «TEAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word teal.
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Sasha Pieterse
My mom used to make my costumes when I was little; she sews a lot. One year, I was a bride and I had a big wedding dress and a bouquet. Another year I was a medieval princess with a long teal dress and a veil. It was a little extravagant, but it was cute!
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Phil Robertson
I enjoy almost all of the game we kill. I only like to eat game that I have cleaned. I guess duck and dressing are still one of my favorites. We prefer fat green-winged teal or wood ducks for our dressing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TEAL»

Discover the use of teal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to teal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Sculptor in the Sky
You can not have a life, you can not lose a life... You are life. It is you who hold the power to decide yourself back onto the path you intended...the path of welcoming and becoming your own bliss.
Teal Scott, 2011
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Lunar Nodes: Discover Your Soul's Karmic Mission
Use this book on lunar nodes to see how the they influence personality traits and appearance. Predict trends and events for the year ahead. Discover the lessons you are meant to learn.
Celeste Teal, 2008
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Predicting Events with Astrology
Now back in print, a revised and expanded edition of the classic text that guides all levels of astrologers on the essential elements of predictive astrology.
Celeste Teal, 2009
4
Belle Teal
Q: What inspired you to write Belle Teal? A: BelleTeal started asa challenge byaformer college professor to write a short story for a collection she was putting together. At the same time, Iwas askedby an editor at Scholastic towrite an updated ...
Ann Martin, Ann M. Martin, 2012
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1965 experimental September hunting season on teal
Presents figures for teals and other ducks killed during the experimental September 1965 teal season.
R. Kahler Martinson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1966
6
No Time for Tears...: A Walk Through Life with Ann Deane Teal
With passion and hope, this book documents the Nazi, fascist origins of Hindu fundamentalism; the ongoing propagation of hatred towards Muslims and Christians in the educational system; the continuing economic boycott of Muslims in Gujarat; ...
Kellee Stone, 2007
7
The Art of Saxophone Playing
Provides guidance in the fundamental principles and basic procedures of saxophone playing, proceeding from breathing technique and tone quality to phrasing and interpretation
Larry Teal, 1963
8
Portrait of an Island
Now a state game refuge and national estuarine sanctuary, the island remains a special haven where humans and nature quietly and peacefully coexist. Portrait of an Island is essential reading for anyone who treasures tranquility.
Mildred Teal, 1997
9
Breaking Into the Current: Boatwomen of the Grand Canyon
This book profiles eleven of the first full-season Grand Canyon boatwomen, weaving together their various experiences in their own words. Breaking Into the Current is a story of romance between women and a place.
Louise Teal, 1994
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Identifying Planetary Triggers: Astrological Techniques for ...
Filled with stories and charts to clarify what is being explained, "Identifying Planetary Triggers" is an important book about understanding how to use astrology to make predictions.
Celeste Teal, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TEAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term teal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Teal David run over and killed by a tractor driven by her vet father in …
The family, including Teal's mother Clare and two siblings Sennen and Sky, were believed to be planning to return to their home in Frieth in the next few days. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
2
State mallard numbers down 20 percent; accuracy of survey …
Meanwhile, the blue-winged teal population is estimated at 169,000 this year, 66 percent above the 2014 estimate of 102,000, but the population remains 21 ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jun 15»
3
Coastal Carolina now has bright teal turf on their football field
“When the decision to install an artificial turf field was made, it only made sense that the turf be teal,” said Coastal Carolina interim director of athletics Matt ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
4
Teal Carpet At Portland Airport Becomes Online Superstar
It was classic Portland, a city known for keeping it weird: a farewell party for the airport's trademark teal carpet, which is being replaced after three decades under ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
5
A Detailed Look at the Air Jordan 4 Retro "Teal"
Let the celebration continue. Why Jordan Brand picked the retro shade of Teal to help represent 30 years of Jumpman silhouettes arriving at retailers is still ... «Sneaker News, Mar 15»
6
Air Jordan 4 "Teal" - Nikestore Release Info
Why is Teal getting so much play to help Jordan Brand celebrate 30 years of Jordan? The teal hue wasn't a part of Mike's wardrobe in any of his stops ... «Sneaker News, Mar 15»
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Coastal Carolina Begins Benton Field Renovation in Preparation for …
"When the decision to install an artificial turf field was made, it only made sense that the turf be teal," said Coastal Carolina interim director of athletics Matt ... «Coastal Carolina Official Athletic Site, Jan 15»
8
Teal Bunbury re-signs with New England Revolution on multi-year …
Following the conclusion of their season, New England Revolution coach Jay Heaps and general manager Mike Burns both made it a point to let Teal Bunbury ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jan 15»
9
Teal pumpkins mean worry-free treats for kids with allergies this …
Many American children with food allergies will look for teal pumpkins on doorsteps this Halloween. The unusually colored pumpkins are meant to signal that the ... «Washington Post, Oct 14»
10
Teal pumpkins steer kids from potential Halloween food allergy scares
It's the fear of food allergies that has the mother of two putting teal pumpkins in front of their house this Halloween. Kish said eventually her daughter Amelie, 3, ... «ABC NEWS 4, Oct 14»

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