horned lark

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrnd lahrk]
- /hɔrnd lɑrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrnd lahrk]
- /hɔrnd lɑrk/

Definitions of horned lark words

noun horned lark a lark, Eremophila alpestris, of the Northern Hemisphere, having a tuft of feathers on each side of the crown of the head. 1
noun horned lark (US) A lark, Eremophila alpestris, with distinctive facial markings. 0

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Origin of horned lark

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Horned lark

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horned lark popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

horned lark usage trend in Literature

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