avocet

Meanings

• noun

  A wading bird with a long, down-curved beak, found in marshy areas. It is named for its distinctive call.

  - "The avocet stands gracefully in the shallow water, probing for food with its long beak."
  - "Birdwatchers flock to see the avocet's unique courtship display."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with avocet
coat , oat , goat

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Variants

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avocet , avocets

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Etymology

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From Old French avocet, from avoc 'voiceless' + cet 'little'.

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Trivia

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1. The avocet's call sounds like the word 'avocet' when repeated.

2. The avocet is the national bird of Hungary.

3. The avocet's long beak is an adaptation for probing the mud for food.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recurvirostra avosetta: The scientific name of the avocet.

2. Marshbird: The avocet is a type of marshbird, which is a bird that lives in or near wetlands.

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Culture

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The avocet is a popular bird in European heraldry, where it is often depicted with its beak in its feathers. It is also a common subject in wildlife art and photography.

How to Memorize "avocet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird with a long, curved beak, standing in shallow water. Visualize its distinctive call and graceful movements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the avocet with marshy areas and wading birds. Remember its distinctive call and long, down-curved beak.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Avocet is a voiceless, little bird' to remember the etymology of the word.

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