wagtail

Meanings

• noun

  A type of bird, specifically a member of the junglefowl family with a long, up-curved tail.

  - "The wagtail is a small, agile bird known for its long, curved tail."
  - "Wagtails are often found near water sources due to their preference for insects and amphibians as food."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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wagtail , wagtails

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'wagtail' comes from Old English 'weg' meaning 'dwelling at the side of a watercourse' and 'teal' meaning 'a kind of duck'. The name refers to the bird's habitat and its diet.

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Trivia

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1. Wagtails are found in Africa, Asia, Europe, and parts of Oceania.

2. There are several species of wagtails, with the most common being the Western and Eastern Yellow Wagtails.

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Related Concepts

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1. junglefowl: A group of birds that includes chickens and their wild relatives. Wagtails belong to this family.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the wagtail is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In Hindu mythology, it is believed that the god Vishnu rides on the back of a wagtail. In European folklore, the wagtail was believed to predict good weather by its tail movements.

How to Memorize "wagtail"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, agile bird with a long, curved tail.
   - Visualize the bird near a water source, hunting for insects and amphibians.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wagtail' with the image of a bird with a long, curved tail.
   - Think of the bird as a small, agile creature that lives near water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'wagtail' as 'water-tail', as the bird is often found near water sources.
   - Visualize the bird's tail wagging as a way to remember its name.

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