longspur

long·spur

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawng-spur, long-]
- /ˈlɔŋˌspɜr, ˈlɒŋ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawng-spur, long-]
- /ˈlɔŋˌspɜr, ˈlɒŋ-/

Definitions of longspur word

noun longspur any of several fringillid birds of the genus Calcarius of tundra or prairie regions of North America, characterized by a long spurlike hind claw on each foot. 1
noun longspur A mainly Canadian songbird related to the buntings, with brownish plumage and a boldly marked head in the male. 1
noun longspur any of various Arctic and North American buntings of the genera Calcarius and Rhyncophanes, all of which have a long claw on the hind toe 0
noun longspur any of a genus (Calcarius, family Emberizidae) of northern passerine birds distinguished by their long hind claws 0

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Origin of longspur

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; long1 + spur1

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Parts of speech for Longspur

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longspur popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

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