verdin

ver·din

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vur-dn]
- /ˈvɜr dn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vur-dn]
- /ˈvɜr dn/

Definitions of verdin word

noun verdin a small, yellow-headed, titmouse-like bird, Auriparus flaviceps, of arid regions of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, which builds a compact, spherical nest of thorny twigs. 1
noun verdin a small W North American tit, Auriparus flaviceps, having a grey plumage with a yellow head 0
noun verdin a small gray titmouse (Auriparus flaviceps), with a yellow head and a white breast, of the SW U.S. and N Mexico 0

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Origin of verdin

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85, Americanism; < French: a green passerine bird of Southeast Asia (Chloropsis spelling), derivative of vert green (see vert)

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Parts of speech for Verdin

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verdin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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