Langimage
English

accentor

|ac-cent-or|

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/ækˈsɛntər/

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/əkˈsɛntə/

small songbird

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accentor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accentor', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'cantor' meant 'singer'.

Historical Evolution

'accentor' changed from the Latin word 'accentor' and eventually became the modern English word 'accentor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a singer', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of bird'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small bird of the family Prunellidae, typically found in Europe and Asia, known for its unobtrusive plumage and melodious song.

The accentor is often found in mountainous regions.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/12 13:21