What is another word for veery?

Pronunciation: [vˈi͡əɹi] (IPA)

The word "veery" is an uncommon term in English vocabulary that refers to a bird species called Catharus fuscescens which is native to North America. However, there are a few synonyms that can be used in place of "veery." One synonym is "Hermit Thrush" which is another type of bird in the same family as the Catharus fuscescens and resembles it in appearance and song. Another synonym is "Wood Thrush" which has a similar melodic song to the veery but has distinct markings on its plumage. Lastly, "solitary thrush" can be used as a more general term to describe the bird's antisocial nature and preference for solitude.

Synonyms for Veery:

What are the hypernyms for Veery?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Veery?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for veery (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Veery?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Veery

To this same hemlock grove I was in the habit, in those days, of going now and then to listen to the evening hymn of the veery, or Wilson thrush.
"Birds in the Bush"
Bradford Torrey
A few robins were about the hotel, and I saw a single veery in the woods, but the only members of the thrush family that were present in large numbers were the hermits.
"Birds in the Bush"
Bradford Torrey
The present season he arrived on the 6th-the veery with him; last year he was absent until the 8th; while on the two years preceding he assisted at the observance of May-day.
"Birds in the Bush"
Bradford Torrey

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