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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhf-uh l-hed]
- /ˈbʌf əlˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhf-uh l-hed]
- /ˈbʌf əlˌhɛd/
Definitions of bufflehead word
- noun bufflehead a small North American diving duck, Bucephala (or Glaucionetta) albeola: the male has black-and-white plumage and a fluffy head 3
- noun bufflehead a small North American duck (Bucephala albeola), black on top and white underneath 3
- noun bufflehead a small North American duck, Bucephala albeola, the male of which has bushy head plumage. 1
- noun bufflehead A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola. 0
- noun bufflehead (Obsolete (No longer in use)) One who has a large head; a heavy, stupid fellow. 0
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Origin of bufflehead
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60, Americanism; buffle (see buff1) + head
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Parts of speech for Bufflehead
noun
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bufflehead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what do bufflehead ducks eat?
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