woodcock

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wading bird with a long, downward-pointing bill, found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

  - "The woodcock is a popular game bird in Europe."
  - "During migration, woodcocks feed on earthworms and other invertebrates."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with woodcock
duck , hock

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Variants

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woodcock , woodcocks , Scotch woodcock , Scotch woodcocks

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Etymology

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From Old English 'wuducocca', meaning 'wood-runner'.

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Trivia

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1. The woodcock is the national bird of Ukraine.

2. The woodcock's distinctive 'peent' call is used to lure other woodcocks during mating season.

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Related Concepts

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1. wading bird: A bird that lives and feeds in or near water, usually with long legs and a beak adapted for picking food from the water or mud.

2. game bird: A bird hunted for sport.

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Culture

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In European folklore, the woodcock is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In literature, it has appeared in works by Shakespeare and Dickens.

How to Memorize "woodcock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird with a long, downward-pointing beak, wading in water or mud.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'woodcock' with the image of a bird in the woods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Woody the Wading Bird' to remember the word 'woodcock'.

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