scarecrow

Meanings

• noun

  A farm implement resembling a human figure, typically made of straw or scarecrow, set up in a field to deter birds from feeding there.

  - "The scarecrow in the cornfield was a common sight during harvest season."
  - "Children loved playing hide-and-seek around the old scarecrow in the garden."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scarecrow
mow , glow , show , row

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Variants

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scarecrow , scarecrows

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Etymology

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Originally from the Middle English word 'scarecrowe', which is derived from 'scaren' (to frighten) and 'crow' (a bird).

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Trivia

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1. Scarecrows have been used since ancient times to protect crops from birds and other pests.

2. The tallest scarecrow ever recorded was built in Poland in 2010, standing at 13.5 meters (44.3 feet) tall.

3. In Japan, there is a tradition of creating straw dolls called 'Kakashi' to protect rice fields from evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Straw man: A type of argument or debate in which a person's position is misrepresented and then easily refuted, often used to avoid addressing the actual issue.

2. Harvest: The act of gathering ripe crops from fields, often associated with autumn and the end of the growing season.

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Culture

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In literature, scarecrows have appeared in various works such as L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' and Ray Bradbury's 'Dandelion Wine'. In art, they have been depicted in paintings and sculptures. In music, there are songs like 'Scarecrow' by Metallica and 'Scarecrow' by Marilyn Manson.

How to Memorize "scarecrow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, straw figure with a hat and stick, set up in a field. Visualize the sun setting behind it, casting long shadows.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scarecrow' with the idea of protection and harvest. Think of the image of a scarecrow in a cornfield during autumn.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Scarecrows protect the corn from crows' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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