Corncrake
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɔːnkɹeɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Corncrake is a noun meaning A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.
Meaning
A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.
Word Forms
- corncrakes
- corn crake
- corn-crake
Synonyms for corncrake
Depending on context, synonyms include landrail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corn crake, landrail, craik, crake, craw, quailfinch.
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