pewee
Definition
Noun 1. A small olive-colored woodland flycatcher of eastern North America: A specific type of small, insect-eating songbird belonging to the genus Contopus, known for its distinctive call and coloration.
Usage
The word "pewee" is used as a common name for a specific group of birds. It is a countable noun. * Birdwatchers were excited to spot a pewee in the forest. * The Eastern Wood-Pewee has a distinctive plaintive call.
Examples
- The pewee sat motionless on a branch, waiting to catch an insect.
- We heard the clear "pee-a-wee" song of the pewee long before we saw it.
- Several pewees were nesting in the trees by the creek.
Advanced Usage
- The name "pewee" is onomatopoeic, derived from the sound of the bird's characteristic call.
- It is often used in compound names to specify a particular species, such as the Eastern Wood-Pewee () or the Western Wood-Pewee ().
Variants and Related Words
- Wood-pewee: A common variant used in the full names of specific species (e.g., Eastern Wood-Pewee).
- Flycatcher: The broader family (Tyrannidae) to which pewees belong.
Synonyms
- Wood-pewee
- Contopus (the scientific genus name)
Notes
"Pewee" refers exclusively to these birds and is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America
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