English Explanatory Dictionary

fieldfare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large thrush, Turdus pilaris, a bird of Eurasia.

Pronunciation

/ˈfiːldfɛː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fieldfare.wav /ˈfiːldfɛɹ/

Word forms

fieldfare fieldfares

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English feldefare, from Old English feldefare, from feld (“field”) + ġefara (“traveller”); equivalent to field + fare.

Synonyms

felty feltyfare
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