aberdevine
|a-ber-de-vine|
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/ˈæbərdɪˌvaɪn/
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/ˈæbədɪˌvaɪn/
small European bird
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aberdevine' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aberdevyne', where 'aber-' meant 'a type of bird' and '-devine' was a suffix used for small birds.
Historical Evolution
'aberdevyne' transformed into the modern English word 'aberdevine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of small bird', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small European bird, also known as the siskin, belonging to the finch family.
The aberdevine is often seen in flocks during the winter.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/31 23:21