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- [tahr-mi-guh n]
- /ˈtɑr mɪ gən/
- /ˈtɑː.mɪ.ɡən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tahr-mi-guh n]
- /ˈtɑr mɪ gən/
Definitions of ptarmigan word
- noun plural ptarmigan any of several grouses of the genus Lagopus, of mountainous and cold northern regions, having feathered feet. 1
- noun ptarmigan bird: type of grouse 1
- noun ptarmigan any of several arctic and subarctic grouse of the genus Lagopus, esp L. mutus, which has a white winter plumage 0
- noun ptarmigan a created domestic fancy pigeon with ruffled or curled feathers on the wings and back 0
- noun ptarmigan any of a genus (Lagopus) of brownish arctic, subarctic, or alpine grouse with feathered legs and feet, usually having white plumage in the winter 0
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Origin of ptarmigan
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; pseudo-Greek spelling of Scots Gaelic tarmarchan, akin to Irish tarmanach
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Parts of speech for Ptarmigan
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ptarmigan popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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