ringneck

[ ring-nek ]

noun

1. a ring-necked animal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringneck¹

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

Example Sentences

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that since 1962, the Iowa DNR has been doing a roadside survey of ringneck pheasants and other animals, including bobwhite quail, gray partridges and cottontail rabbits.

From Washington Times

Since 1962, the Iowa DNR has been doing a roadside survey of ringneck pheasants and other animals, including bobwhite quail, gray partridges and cottontail rabbits.

From Washington Times

The bird is an Indian ringneck parrot named Oscar.

From New York Times

For the second year, the lodge hosted Ringneck Rally, a women’s-only hunt on opening day, Aberdeen American News reported.

From Washington Times

Feathers flew and the ringneck pheasant fell from the sky.

From Washington Times