Skylark: meaning, definitions and examples

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skylark

 

[ หˆskaษชหŒlษ‘rk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The skylark is a small songbird that belongs to the family Alaudidae. It is known for its melodious singing and is often found in open fields and grasslands. Skylarks are recognized for their ability to sing while in flight, making their song an iconic sound of the countryside. This bird is also a symbol of joy and freedom in various cultures.

Synonyms

aloud, lark, songbird

Examples of usage

  • The skylark soared high above the meadow, singing its sweet song.
  • In early spring, you can hear the skylark's call echoing across the fields.
  • The skylark is often associated with the arrival of warmer weather.

Translations

Translations of the word "skylark" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alvรฉola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅŒเคฐเฅˆเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lerche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung pipit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะฒะพั€ะพะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skowronek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใฐใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alouette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alondra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงocuk kuลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…๋‹ฌ์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตููˆุฑ ุงู„ุณู…ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skล™ivan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skorec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‘้›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skakavac

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณley

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผlbรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alondra

Etymology

The term 'skylark' originates from the Middle English word 'skylarke', which combines 'sky' and 'lark', highlighting the bird's association with the sky and its ability to sing while flying. The word has roots in Old English, where 'larc' referred to a lark. The skylark has been celebrated in literature and poetry through the centuries, often symbolizing happiness and the arrival of spring. Its delightful song and soaring flight have inspired various cultural references, making it an iconic figure in both nature and human expression. The skylark is not only a fascinating subject for birdwatchers but also plays an important role in the ecosystem as an insectivore and as a contributor to the biodiversity of grassland habitats.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,898 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.