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timberdoodle

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[tim-ber-dood-l, tim-ber-dood-l] / ˌtɪm bərˈdud l, ˈtɪm bərˌdud l /

noun

Informal.

  1. the American woodcock, Philohela minor.

Etymology

Origin of timberdoodle

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; timber + doodle 1

Example Sentences

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The woodcock, also known as the timberdoodle, can be spotted on the ground beneath shrubbery, doing a groovy little dance.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

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