The call of some birds to their young; the cluck or cackle of a hen.
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释义 | the world > animals > birds > sound or bird defined by > [noun] > for specific purpose (10) chuckle1774 The call of some birds to their young; the cluck or cackle of a hen. chick1821 A short, distinct sound made by a bird or other animal; a chirp or cheep. Valentine1847 transferred. (Cf. valentine, v. 1.) food-call1879 the cry of a bird for food; also in extended use. nesting-song1879 flight call1937 (a) the call made by a bird during flight; (b) an announcement at an airport to passengers for a particular flight, informing them that they may… flight note1937 = flight call n. (a). Subcategories:— alarm cry (3) |
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