chickadee

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English

Black-capped chickadee

Etymology

Apparent onomatopoeia from these birds' calls having a distinctive “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” sound, possibly influenced by chick or chicken.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/
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Noun

chickadee (plural chickadees)

  1. A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.
    Synonyms: tit, titmouse
  2. Affectionate term of address.

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