woodlark

wood·lark

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [woo d-lahrk]
- /ˈwʊdˌlɑrk/
- /wˈʊdlɑːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [woo d-lahrk]
- /ˈwʊdˌlɑrk/

Definitions of woodlark word

noun woodlark a small, European songbird, Lullula arborea, noted for its song in flight. 1
noun woodlark A small European and North African lark with a short tail and melodious song, frequenting open ground with scattered trees. 1
noun woodlark an Old World lark, Lullula arborea, similar to but slightly smaller than the skylark 0
noun woodlark a European lark (Lullula arborea) similar to but smaller than a skylark 0
noun woodlark A lark, Lullula arborea, the only member of the genus Lullula. 0

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Origin of woodlark

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

First recorded in 1275-1325, woodlark is from the Middle English word wodelarke. See wood1, lark1

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Parts of speech for Woodlark

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woodlark popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

woodlark usage trend in Literature

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