lesser prairie chicken
less·er prai·rie chick·en
L l Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [les-er prair-ee chik-uh n]
- /ˈlɛs ər ˈprɛər i ˈtʃɪk ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [les-er prair-ee chik-uh n]
- /ˈlɛs ər ˈprɛər i ˈtʃɪk ən/
Definitions of lesser prairie chicken words
- noun lesser prairie chicken either of two North American gallinaceous birds of western prairies, Tympanuchus cupido (greater prairie chicken) or T. pallidicinctus (lesser prairie chicken) having rufous, brown, black, and white plumage. 1
- noun lesser prairie chicken sharp-tailed grouse. 1
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Origin of lesser prairie chicken
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1685-95
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Parts of speech for Lesser prairie chicken
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lesser prairie chicken popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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