ouzel

Meanings

• noun

  A type of bird belonging to the thrush family, with a distinctive crest and a red bill.

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Synonyms

dipper

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Variants

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ousel , ousels , ouzel , ouzels , ring ouzel , ring ouzels , water ouzel , water ouzels , dipper , dipperful , dipperfuls , dippers

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Etymology

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From Old English ōsel or ōsle, meaning 'thrush'.

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Trivia

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1. The ouzel is also known as the blackbird thrush or the European blackbird.

2. The ouzel is a migratory bird, traveling between Europe and Africa.

3. The ouzel's call is a distinctive 'chur-ring' sound.

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Related Concepts

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1. thrush: The ouzel is a type of thrush, a group of birds known for their robust, plump bodies and long, powerful legs.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, an ouzel was a bird that could speak human language and was considered a sacred bird of Dionysus.

How to Memorize "ouzel"

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2. associate
   

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