chough

Meanings

• noun

  A black bird with red beak and legs, native to Europe and western Asia.

  - "The chough is a common sight in the rugged landscapes of Wales."
  - "Birdwatchers often mistake magpies for choughs due to their similar appearances."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃʌf/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chough
ough , tough , enough , dough

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Variants

List of all variants of chough that leads to same result
chough , choughs

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Etymology

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The word 'chough' comes from the Old English word 'coc', meaning 'crow'.

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Trivia

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1. The chough's call is often described as sounding like a laughing or chuckling sound.

2. Choughs were once hunted for their feathers, which were used to make arrows and fishing flies.

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Related Concepts

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1. corvid: The chough is a member of the corvid family, which also includes crows, ravens, and magpies.

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Culture

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In Welsh mythology, the chough is believed to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

How to Memorize "chough"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a black bird with a red beak and legs, which is the chough.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the chough with Wales and good luck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chough is a crow with a red beak' to remember the definition of the word.

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