bird band
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noun
a band put on a bird's leg to identify it for observations about its range, behavior, longevity, migration patterns, etc.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also called, British, bird ring.
Origin of bird band
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
OTHER WORDS FROM bird band
bird bander, nounbird banding, nounWords nearby bird band
Bircher, birch family, birch partridge, birch tar oil, bird, bird band, birdbath, birdbrain, bird-brained, bird-breeder's lung, birdcage
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