wattled

Meanings

• noun

  A wattled neck is a neck adornment or a physical feature consisting of folds or bundles of skin, often found in birds and some human cultures.

  - "The crane's wattled neck turns bright red during mating season."
  - "The Maasai people of East Africa are known for their distinctive wattled necklaces."

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Variants

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wattle , wattled , wattles , wattling

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Etymology

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From Old English 'watle' meaning 'bundle' or 'plait'.

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Trivia

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1. The wattled neck of a crane can double in size during the breeding season.

2. The Maasai people of East Africa use wattled necklaces as a sign of marital status.

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Related Concepts

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1. wattled crane: A large bird species with distinctive red wattles on its neck.

2. wattled ibis: An African bird species with a long, curved beak and wattled neck.

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Culture

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In various human cultures, wattled necks have been used as symbols of power, wealth, or status. For instance, the wattled necks of birds such as cranes and ibises have been revered in ancient Egypt and other civilizations.

How to Memorize "wattled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crane with a red wattled neck or visualize a person wearing a wattled necklace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wattled' with 'neck' and 'adornment'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'wattled' comes from the Old English word 'watle', meaning 'bundle'.

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