Grosbeak: meaning, definitions and examples
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grosbeak
[ หษกroสsหbi:k ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น grosbeak
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคพเคฌเฅ เคเคฟเคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kernbeiรer
๐ฎ๐ฉ burung grosbeak
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะพัะพะปัะฑ
๐ต๐ฑ dziwonia
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใทใญใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท gros-bec
๐ช๐ธ pรกjaro grosbeak
๐น๐ท grosbeak kuลu
๐ฐ๐ท ํฐ๋ถ๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุตููุฑ ุงูุฌุฑูุณุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ hraboลก
๐ธ๐ฐ hrabos
๐จ๐ณ ๅคงๅด้ธ
๐ธ๐ฎ grosbeak
๐ฎ๐ธ stรณrgoggur
๐ฐ๐ฟ grosbeak
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ grosbeak
๐ฒ๐ฝ pรกjaro grosbeak
Etymology
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.
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