anas Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun type genus of the Anatidae: freshwater ducks
    genus Anas.
  2. noun mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
    Ana.
  3. noun a collection of anecdotes about a person or place
    ana.

WordNet


A"nas noun
Etymology
L., duck.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) A genus of water fowls, of the order Anseres, including certain species of fresh-water ducks.

Webster 1913