Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yellowhammer
Noun
/ˈjɛl.oʊˌhæm.ər/
Definition
A yellowhammer is a type of bird known for its bright yellow plumage and distinctive song.
Examples
- The yellowhammer perched on the fence, singing its cheerful song.
- During spring, the yellowhammer can be seen in fields across the countryside.
Meaning
The term yellowhammer can refer to both the bird itself and to its characteristic yellow coloring.
Synonyms
- Emberiza citrinella
- Yellow bunting
- Goldfinch (within some contexts)
