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yaffle

/ˈjafl̩/

Meanings
noun
The European green woodpecker, Picus viridis.

Examples :

"We saw a yaffle feeding on ants in the park today. "
bird animal nature organism

Related Words

Illustration ants

ants noun

/ænts/

Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

"The ants in the kitchen are searching for crumbs of food. "

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woods noun

/wʊdz/

The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.

"There was lots of wood on the beach."

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today noun

/təˈdeɪ/

A current day or date.

"Today is my birthday. "

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woodpecker noun

/ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/

Any bird of many-species subfamily Picinae, with a sharp beak suitable for pecking holes in wood.

"The woodpecker hammered its beak against the old oak tree in the park. "

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distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

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heard verb

/hiːɹd/ /ˈhɜːd/ /hɜɪd/

(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

"I was deaf, and now I can hear."

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loudly adverb

/ˈlaʊdli/

In a loud manner; at a high volume.

"He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street."

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feeding verb

/ˈfiːdɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.

"Feed the dog every evening."

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green adjective

/ɡɹiːn/ /ɡɹin/

Having green as its color.

"The former flag of Libya is fully green."

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while noun

/waɪl/

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."

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walking verb

/ˈwɔːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɔkɪŋ/

To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.

"To walk briskly for an hour every day is to keep fit."

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park noun

[paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑːk]

An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.

"The city park provides a beautiful place for families to relax and enjoy the outdoors. "