Fieldfare

//ˈfiːldfɛː// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A large thrush, Turdus pilaris, a bird of Eurasia.

    "Paul seemed relaxed, scanning the fields on either side of the muddy lane for fieldfares"

  2. 2
    medium-sized Eurasian thrush seen chiefly in winter wordnet

Synonyms

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feltyfeltyfaresnowbirdturdus pilaris

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"Paul seemed relaxed, scanning the fields on either side of the muddy lane for fieldfares"

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English feldefare, from Old English feldefare, from feld (“field”) + ġefara (“traveller”); equivalent to field + fare.

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turdus pilaris

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