hangbird

hang·bird

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hang-burd]
- /ˈhæŋˌbɜrd/
- /hˈaŋbɜːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hang-burd]
- /ˈhæŋˌbɜrd/

Definitions of hangbird word

noun hangbird a bird that builds a hanging nest, especially the Baltimore oriole. 1
noun hangbird The vern Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula), whose nest is suspended from the limb of a tree. 1
noun hangbird any bird, esp the Baltimore oriole, that builds a hanging nest 0
noun hangbird a bird that builds a hanging nest 0

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Origin of hangbird

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1785-95; hang + bird

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Parts of speech for Hangbird

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hangbird popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hangbird usage trend in Literature

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