partlet

Meanings

• noun

  A small, lightweight, protective collar worn by a bird, especially a young one.

  - "The baby bird was too small to fly, so its mother put a partlet around its neck for protection."
  - "Birdwatchers often use partlets to protect young birds in their care."

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Variants

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partlet , partlets

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Etymology

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The term 'partlet' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'part' meaning 'part' or 'portion' and 'lette' meaning 'little'. It was used to refer to a small piece or part, and later came to be used specifically for the protective collar worn by young birds.

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Trivia

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1. The partlet is not just used for young birds, but can also be used to protect injured adult birds.

2. The partlet has been used as a symbol in heraldry, representing protection and nurturing.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that wearing a partlet made of a certain type of feather can bring good luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. bird collar: Another term for a partlet, specifically used to refer to the protective collar worn by birds.

2. bird protection: The practice of providing protection to young birds, often through the use of partlets or other means.

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Culture

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In literature, the partlet is often used as a symbol of protection and nurturing. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, including as a decorative element on clothing and as a standalone object. In music, there is a folk song called 'The Partlet' that tells the story of a young bird and its mother.

How to Memorize "partlet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, protective collar around the neck of a baby bird.
   - Visualize the mother bird carefully placing the partlet around her young one's neck.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'partlet' with the image of a young bird with a protective collar.
   - Think of the partlet as a symbol of nurturing and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Protect the young bird with a partlet' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Think of the word 'partlet' as a combination of 'protect' and 'letting' young birds grow safely.

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