cawk

Meanings

• noun

  A type of bird, specifically a large water bird with a loud, deep cry.

  - "The cawk's cry echoed across the lake."
  - "Fishing was easier when the cawk was present."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cawk
hawk , awkward

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Variants

List of all variants of cawk that leads to same result
cask , casks

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Etymology

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The word 'cawk' is believed to originate from Old English 'cocke', meaning 'rooster'. However, its usage for a large water bird is unclear.

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Trivia

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1. The cawk is also known as a 'painted heron' due to its colorful plumage.

2. The cawk's cry can be heard from a great distance, making it an effective hunter.

3. The cawk's legs are long and thin, allowing it to wade into deep water to catch fish.

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Related Concepts

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1. waterbird: Belongs to the family Ardeidae, which includes herons, egrets, and bitterns.

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Culture

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In some African cultures, the cawk is considered a sacred bird and is believed to bring good fortune. It is also a popular symbol in art and literature.

How to Memorize "cawk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird with a deep, resonant cry.
   - Visualize the cawk's long, curved beak.
   - Think of the cawk's large wings spread out over a lake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cawk with large bodies of water and loud, deep cries.
   - Remember the cawk's long, curved beak and large wings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'C'-shaped bird with a 'K'-like cry.
   - Remember the phrase 'Cawk: Curved, K-shaped, and Known for its loud cry'.

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