veery

[veer-ee]

noun, plural veer·ies.

a thrush, Catharus fuscescens, common in the eastern and northern U.S., noted for its song.

Origin of veery

1830–40, Americanism; perhaps veer¹ + -y²

Also called Wilson's thrush.

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Examples from the Web for veery

Historical Examples of veery

There I found our third veery nest, the mother bird sitting.
Little Brothers of the Air
Olive Thorne Miller
It is commonly thought to be difficult to get close to the veery.
Bird Day; How to prepare for it
Charles Almanzo Babcock
"We'll try the song just once more," little Mr. Veery told them.
The Tale of Jasper Jay
Arthur Scott Bailey
A veery was singing in the woods close by, and she listened for a moment.
Seven Miles to Arden
Ruth Sawyer
Moreover, this is only half the veery's technical proficiency.
Birds in the Bush
Bradford Torrey

British Dictionary definitions for veery

veery

noun plural veeries

a tawny brown North American thrush, Hylocichla fuscescens, with a slightly spotted grey breast

Word Origin for veery

C19: probably imitative of its note

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