chickadee

Black-capped chickadee

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Etymology

Apparent onomatopoeia from these birds' calls making a distinctive "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" sound.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kə.ˌdi/
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Noun

chickadee (plural chickadees)

  1. A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.
  2. Affectionate term of address.

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