Meadowlark: meaning, definitions and examples
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meadowlark
[ ˈmɛdəʊlɑrk ]
bird species
The meadowlark is a medium-sized bird in the family Icteridae, known for its distinctive singing voice and bright colors. Commonly found in open fields and meadows, they are notable for their cheerful songs that are often heard in spring. The two main species are the Eastern Meadowlark and the Western Meadowlark, each with slightly different habitats and vocalizations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The meadowlark sang sweetly as I walked through the field.
- During spring, the meadowlarks are a common sight in the area.
- I often hear the meadowlark before I see it.
- The Eastern Meadowlark is known for its beautiful melody.
Translations
Translations of the word "meadowlark" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pássaro da pradaria
🇮🇳 घास के मैदान का पक्षी
🇩🇪 Wiesenlerche
🇮🇩 burung padang rumput
🇺🇦 польова зозуля
🇵🇱 skowronek łąkowy
🇯🇵 草原のヒバリ
🇫🇷 alouette des champs
🇪🇸 alondra de los prados
🇹🇷 ova arısı
🇰🇷 초원 종다리
🇸🇦 عصفور المروج
🇨🇿 linduška
🇸🇰 trávna linduška
🇨🇳 草原百灵
🇸🇮 poljska lira
🇮🇸 mýrarfuglar
🇰🇿 дала құсы
🇬🇪 მინდვრის მელოდიები
🇦🇿 çəmən quşu
🇲🇽 pájaro de pradera
Etymology
The word 'meadowlark' is derived from the combination of two English words: 'meadow,' referring to a tract of grassland, and 'lark,' a term historically used for various songbirds. The term 'meadowlark' has been used since at least the 19th century to denote specific members of the Icteridae family that thrive in open grassland habitats. The birds are particularly noted for their melodic singing, which is often associated with the arrival of spring. The genus name 'Sturnella' comes from the Latin word 'sturnus,' meaning starling, reflecting their shared characteristics with starlings such as body shape and song. Meadowlarks have been celebrated in American culture as symbols of the open countryside, and their songs are often celebrated in folk music.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,823, 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.