wood thrush

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [woo d thruhsh]
- /wʊd θrʌʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [woo d thruhsh]
- /wʊd θrʌʃ/

Definitions of wood thrush words

noun wood thrush a large thrush, Hylocichla mustelina, common in woodlands of eastern North America, and noted for its melodious song. 1
noun wood thrush a large thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) of E North America, with a brown mantle and a white, dark-spotted breast, that has a sweet, clear song 0

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Origin of wood thrush

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95

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Parts of speech for Wood thrush

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wood thrush popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

wood thrush usage trend in Literature

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