Definition

A type of bird that has a distinctive ring around its neck, often found in various species.

Example

The ringneck dove cooed softly in the garden.

Conversation

Did you see that bird with the colorful neck at the park yesterday?

Yeah, that was a beautiful ringneck!

I didn’t know there were so many types of ringneck birds.

Me neither! They really add a nice touch to the scenery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ringneck → The word is formed from "ring" (from Old English "hring", meaning a circular band) and "neck" (from Old English "necca", meaning the part of the body connecting the head to the rest). The term "ringneck" refers to a neck that has a circular band or marking around it.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'circular band' ('ring') around the 'neck' — that's what a ringneck describes.

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