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- [oks-pek-er]
- /ˈɒksˌpɛk ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oks-pek-er]
- /ˈɒksˌpɛk ər/
Definitions of oxpecker word
- noun oxpecker either of two African starlings of the genus Buphagus, characterized by their habit of riding on large, wild animals and domestic cattle to feed on ticks. 1
- noun oxpecker either of two African starlings, Buphagus africanus or B. erythrorhynchus, having flattened bills with which they obtain food from the hides of cattle 0
- noun oxpecker any of a genus (Buphagus) of African starlings that feed on the parasitic ticks found on the hides of large mammals, as cattle 0
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Origin of oxpecker
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; ox + pecker
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Parts of speech for Oxpecker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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oxpecker popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% 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.
oxpecker usage trend in Literature
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- what is an oxpecker?
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