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ringneck

[ ring-nek ]

noun

  1. a ring-necked animal.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ringneck1

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

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

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

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

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

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