white-headed stilt
noun
Simple meaning
Stilt of the southwest Pacific including Australia and New Zealand having mostly white plumage but with black wings and nape of neck.
Pronunciation
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hwythuhdihdstiltSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhwaɪthɛdɪdstɪlt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Stilt of the southwest Pacific including Australia and New Zealand having mostly white plumage but with black wings and nape of neck
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Stilt of the southwest Pacific including Australia and New Zealand having mostly white plumage but with black wings and nape of neck
Used this way, white-headed stilt is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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