Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cockbird

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cock-bird
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The male of a game bird, especially of a pheasant.

noun

The male of any bird.

Example Sentences

"Then the old cock bird - he can be distinguished by his brighter plumage - hops out into full view."

Etymology

From cock + bird.

Inflected Forms

cockbirds (plural)

Questions

What does cockbird mean?: The male of a game bird, especially of a pheasant.
Where does cockbird come from?: From cock + bird.

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