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willow ptarmigan

wil·low ptar·mi·gan
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wil-oh tahr-mi-guh n]
    • /ˈwɪl oʊ ˈtɑr mɪ gən/
    • /ˈwɪl.əʊ ˈtɑː.mɪ.ɡən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wil-oh tahr-mi-guh n]
    • /ˈwɪl oʊ ˈtɑr mɪ gən/

Definitions of willow ptarmigan words

  • noun willow ptarmigan a ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus, of arctic and subarctic regions of the New and Old Worlds, having brown, mottled plumage in summer and white plumage in winter. 1
  • noun willow ptarmigan A willow grouse, Lagopus lagopus. 0
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Origin of willow ptarmigan

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1870-75

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willow ptarmigan popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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