veery

Meanings

• noun

  A small bird species belonging to the thrush family, Merula brunnea, found in North America.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veery
very , merry

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Variants

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veeries , veery

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Etymology

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The name 'veery' comes from the Old English word 'fēg' meaning 'bird' and 'gereoran' meaning 'to pluck'.

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Trivia

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1. The Veery is the state bird of New Hampshire.

2. The Veery is also known as the 'American Wood Thrush'.

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Related Concepts

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1. thrush family: The Veery is a member of the thrush family, which includes other birds such as the robin, the bluebird, and the woodcock.

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Culture

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In literature, the veery is often depicted as a shy and elusive bird. In the novel 'Birds of America' by Lorrie Moore, the veery is used as a metaphor for the protagonist's inner turmoil and desire for self-discovery.

How to Memorize "veery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, brown bird with a distinctive spotted breast and a long, curved beak. Visualize the bird hopping around in a forest or woodland area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'veery' with the image of a shy, elusive bird that is difficult to spot in the wild.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Veery is a Verry Verry Verry Verry Verry Verry Shy Bird' to remember the name.

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