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词汇 meadow-wink
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Definition of meadow-wink in English:

meadow-wink

noun ˈmɛdə(ʊ)wɪŋk
United States Regional
  • The bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Elliott Coues (1842–1889), naturalist and historian. From meadow + a second element of uncertain origin, probably imitative of the bird's call; compare chewink, and perhaps also bobolink.

Definition of meadow-wink in US English:

meadow-wink

nounˈmɛdə(ʊ)wɪŋk
United States Regional
  • The bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Elliott Coues (1842–1889), naturalist and historian. From meadow + a second element of uncertain origin, probably imitative of the bird's call; compare chewink, and perhaps also bobolink.

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