Wheatear
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʍiːtɪəɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wheatear is a noun meaning Any of various passerine birds of the genus Oenanthe that feed on insects,.
Meaning
Any of various passerine birds of the genus Oenanthe that feed on insects,.
More Meanings
- An ear of wheat.
- A decorative pattern resembling an ear of wheat.
- An anomalous form of carnation, producing small green ears instead of flowers.
Example Sentences
What abundance of Hens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Pigeons, and Larks? [...] Maychit, Stint, Sea-Plover, Pewits, Redshanks, Rayles, and Wheat-ears, Herrons, Cranes, Bitterns, Bustards, Puffins, God-wits,
great plenty of the birds so much admired at Tunbridge under the name of wheat-ears. By-the-bye, this is a pleasant corruption of white-a—se, the translation of the French name cul blanc, taken from their color; for they are actually white towards the tail.
Word Forms
- wheatears
Synonyms for wheatear
Depending on context, synonyms include clodhopper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wheat-ear, wheater, white-ear, clodhopper, wittol, fallowfinch.
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