English Explanatory Dictionary

corncrake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔːnkɹeɪk/ /ˈkɔɹnˌkɹeɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-corncrake.wav

Word forms

corncrake corncrakes corn crake corn-crake

Etymology

From corn + crake.

Synonyms

landrail
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