fieldfare

noun

field·​fare ˈfēl(d)-ˌfer How to pronounce fieldfare (audio)
: a medium-sized Eurasian thrush (Turdus pilaris) with an ash-colored head and chestnut wings and back

Word History

Etymology

Middle English feldefare, from Old English, from feld + -fare; probably akin to Old English fara companion; akin to Old English faran to go — more at fare

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fieldfare was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Fieldfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fieldfare. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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