blackcap

American  

[blak-kap] / ˈblækˌkæp /

noun

1. any of several birds having the top of the head black, as the chickadee and certain warblers, especially the Old World blackcap, Sylvia atricapilla.

2. the black raspberry plant or fruit.

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blackcap British  

/ ˈblækˌkæp /

noun

1. a brownish-grey Old World warbler, Sylvia atricapilla , the male of which has a black crown

2. any of various similar birds, such as the black-capped chickadee ( Parus atricapillus )

3. a popular name for raspberry

4. (formerly) the cap worn by a judge when passing a death sentence

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Etymology

Origin of blackcap

First recorded in 1650–60; black + cap ¹

Example Sentences

While singing it keeps the feathers of its head erected, resembling in this respect the Blackcap and several of the other warblers.

From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.

But this does not mean that the Chiffchaff suffers persecution; it is itself most aggressive, as is shown by the fact that it will join in the Blackcap quarrels and attack the combatants indiscriminately.

From Territory in Bird Life by Howard, H. Eliot

The Blackcap, like several other of the migratory warblers, returns again and again to its old haunts.

From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.

Though tolerably well dispersed throughout England, this bird is by no means so abundant as the Blackcap, which it resembles in size and habits, but it arrives later, coming early in May.

From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.

At last she could hold her peace no longer, but called out in a loud voice, "Look under the leaf, Blackcap!"

From Pepper & Salt or, Seasoning for Young Folk by Pyle, Howard