CEFR B1

ringneck

noun

Meaning

A type of pheasant, especially the common pheasant (*Phasianus colchicus*), known for the male's distinctive white ring around its neck.

Examples

The hunter spotted a ringneck in the tall grass.
Ringnecks are popular game birds for sport hunting.

Synonyms: pheasant, game bird

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ringneck (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈrɪŋnɛk

Definition

A type of pheasant, especially the common pheasant (*Phasianus colchicus*), known for the male's distinctive white ring around its neck.

Examples

The hunter spotted a ringneck in the tall grass.
Ringnecks are popular game birds for sport hunting.
Conservation efforts have helped increase the population of ringnecks in the region.

How to Use ringneck

ringneck pheasant (collocation): The specific species of bird. — "Hunters often seek the ringneck pheasant in open fields."
ringneck snake (collocation): The specific species of snake. — "The ringneck snake is a common sight in gardens."

Synonyms of ringneck

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