gosling(n = noun.animal) - young goose;
is a kind of goose
Derived form noun goose1
1. A young or unfledged goose. [1913 Webster]
2. A catkin on nut trees and pines. Bailey. [1913 Webster]
gosling, n. a young goose.
Etymology:
ME, orig. gesling f. ON g{aelig}slingr