Definition

A type of bird that is medium-sized and found in Europe and Asia, known for its gray and reddish-brown feathers.

Example

The fieldfare flew gracefully across the field, searching for berries.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful bird in the park today.

Really? What kind of bird was it?

I think it was a fieldfare, it had gray and reddish-brown plumage.

That sounds lovely! I've never seen a fieldfare before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fieldfare → The word is derived from the Old English 'fēond' (meaning enemy) and 'fara' (meaning journey or way). The term originally referred to a bird that travels through fields, hence the name 'fieldfare' for this migratory thrush.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bird that journeys ('fara') through the fields ('field') — that's why it's called a fieldfare.

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