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grosbeak

 

[ หˆษกroสŠsหŒbi:k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A grosbeak is a type of bird, typically recognized for its large beak adapted for cracking seeds and nuts. They belong to the family Cardinalidae and are found in many regions, including North America and parts of Central America. Grosbeaks are often colorful, with males exhibiting vibrant plumage that serves as a means of attracting mates. These birds are also known for their sweet songs and can be found in various habitats, such as forests, gardens, and open fields.

Synonyms

bunting, cardinal, finch

Examples of usage

  • The rose-breasted grosbeak perched on a branch.
  • During spring, grosbeaks migrate to our area.
  • We spotted a black-headed grosbeak at the feeders.
  • The grosbeak's song filled the evening air.

Translations

Translations of the word "grosbeak" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grosbeak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคพเคฌเฅ€ เคšเคฟเคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช KernbeiรŸer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung grosbeak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะพัˆะพะปัŽะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziwonia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใ‚ทใ‚ญใƒ’ใƒฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gros-bec

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pรกjaro grosbeak

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grosbeak kuลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฐ๋ถ€๋ฆฌ์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตููˆุฑ ุงู„ุฌุฑูˆุณุจูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hraboลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrabos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๅ˜ด้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grosbeak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรณrgoggur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grosbeak

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒกแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grosbeak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรกjaro grosbeak

Word origin

The term 'grosbeak' derives from the French word 'gros-bec,' which translates literally to 'big beak.' This name was adopted due to the bird's distinctive large and strong bill, which distinguishes them from many other songbirds. The prefix 'gros' indicates size, while 'bec' refers to the beak in French. The history of grosbeaks can be traced back to older classifications in ornithology, where they were grouped based on their feeding habits and morphological traits. As ornithological studies evolved, the classification and understanding of grosbeaks expanded. Today, grosbeaks are recognized variously in different families, depending on their species and geographical location, but they maintain the common characteristic of a prominent bill that is well-suited for their diet.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,600, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.