noun
bluethroat
BLOO-throat
Bluethroat (noun) means a small songbird of Europe and Asia, the male of which has a bright blue throat in spring. Example: “We spotted a bluethroat in the reeds by the lake.”
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A small songbird of Europe and Asia, the male of which has a bright blue throat in spring.
"We spotted a bluethroat in the reeds by the lake."
"The male bluethroat is easy to recognise in the breeding season."
"She has always wanted to photograph a bluethroat."
How to use bluethroat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small bird whose male has a blue throat.
When to use it
It is a common name used by birdwatchers and in nature writing.
Common pairings
male bluethroat
red-spotted bluethroat
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Etymology
The word is a compound of blue and throat, describing the male bird's colouring.
Rhymes for bluethroat
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What is a bluethroat?
A bluethroat is a small songbird of Europe and Asia (Luscinia svecica), and the male shows a blue throat in spring.
Why is it called a bluethroat?
The male has a bright blue throat in spring.
What is the plural of bluethroat?
The plural is bluethroats.
What is the meaning of bluethroat?
"bluethroat" (noun) means a small songbird of Europe and Asia, the male of which has a bright blue throat in spring.
