meadowlark
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of songbird native to North America, characterized by a yellow breast and a melodious song. Meadowlarks are ground-nesting birds often found in open fields and grasslands.
Usage Examples
- The meadowlark's cheerful song is a classic sound of the American prairie.
- We spotted a meadowlark perched on a fence post, its bright yellow chest visible from a distance.
- The Eastern meadowlark and the Western meadowlark are two similar-looking species.
Advanced Usage
- As a symbol: The meadowlark is often used as a symbol of open country, grasslands, and rural life in North American literature and culture.
- The poet used the meadowlark as a symbol of hope and renewal in the vast landscape.
Variants and Related Words
- Eastern Meadowlark (): A specific species of meadowlark found in eastern and central North America.
- Western Meadowlark (): A specific species of meadowlark found in western and central North America, and the state bird of several U.S. states.
Synonyms
- Songbird
- Field bird (general term)
- (the scientific genus name)
Noun
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North American songbirds having a yellow breast
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