1 : a young goose. 2 : a foolish or callow person.

Is a gosling a goose?

The baby geese, called goslings, take about a month to hatch. Babies are covered with soft feathers called down. They hatch with their eyes open and will leave the nest within 24 hours, following their parents.

What does the term hatchling mean?

Definition of hatchling : a recently hatched animal.