English Explanatory Dictionary

veery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An American thrush (Catharus fuscescens) common in the Northern United States and Canada.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɪəɹi/

Word forms

veery veeries

Etymology

Probably imitative of the bird's call. Attested since the 19th century.

Synonyms

Wilson's thrush
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