ringneck

[ ring-nek ]

noun

1. a ring-necked animal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringneck¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; ring ¹ + neck

Example Sentences

It is not quite like the Ringneck, but, like it, has a white ring around the neck.

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The next bird is one of our well-known cage pets—the beautiful Ringneck—the Mallee Parrot.

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The principal English variety at the present time is a Ringneck produced from the mixture.

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The birds that breed at liberty in the United States are mostly of the Ringneck type.

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