"Michigoose" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Michigeese [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Michigander + goose, because the counterpart of a gander (“male goose”) is a goose (“female goose”). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Michigander|goose}} Blend of Michigander + goose Head templates: {{en-noun|Michigeese}} Michigoose (plural Michigeese)
  1. (uncommon, humorous) A woman from Michigan, contrasted with a Michigander (“man from Michigan”). Tags: humorous, uncommon Hypernyms: Michigander (alt: unisex), Michiganer, Michiganian, American Coordinate_terms: Michigosling

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