Whooper: meaning, definitions and examples

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whooper

 

[ หˆhuหpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird type

The whooper is a large species of swan known for its striking appearance and distinctive cry. It is native to Eurasia and is the only member of the genus Cygnus that breeds in Iceland and parts of northern Europe. Whoopers are often found in wetlands, and they prefer shallow lakes and marshes for nesting and foraging. These swans have a wingspan that can exceed 2 meters, making them one of the largest flying birds. Their plumage is primarily white, and they possess a bright yellow patch on their black bill, which is a key identifying feature.

Synonyms

Cygnus cygnus, swans

Examples of usage

  • The whooper swan takes flight gracefully over the lake.
  • During migration, whoopers can be seen flying in V-formation.
  • The whooper's call can be heard echoing across the wetlands.

Translations

Translations of the word "whooper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quemador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‚เคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggulung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะบะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzykacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใถไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crieur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ์น˜๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุตุงุฑุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™iฤรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kriฤiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซๅ–Š่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriฤeฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรณkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ัั‚ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑลŸqฤฑran

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gritรณn

Etymology

The term 'whooper' originates from the Old English word 'hwฤซรพer', which means 'to make a sound,' reflecting the swan's distinctive and loud call. This word has evolved over the centuries, with the whooper swan being formally identified in 1813 by the French zoologist Georges Cuvier. The whooper is often celebrated in folklore, especially in European cultures, where they are seen as symbols of love and fidelity. Their migratory behavior has been documented for centuries, and they have been the subject of various studies focusing on their habits and conservation. With the decline of their natural habitats, efforts have been made to protect whooper populations, emphasizing their ecological importance in aquatic ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,566, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.