blackcap

noun

black·​cap ˈblak-ˌkap How to pronounce blackcap (audio)
1
: any of several birds with black heads or crowns: such as
a
: a small gray European warbler (Sylvia atricapilla) with a black crown
b
2

Examples of blackcap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In one incredible instance, garden feeders seem to have played a role in establishing a new wintering population of migratory blackcaps in the UK. Popular Science, 8 Mar. 2020 In one incredible instance, garden feeders seem to have played a role in establishing a new wintering population of migratory blackcaps in the United Kingdom. Julian Avery, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2020 Aromas of blackcap raspberries, thyme and lemon peel fill the nose while dark cherry, bittersweet dark chocolate and pipe tobacco flavors coat the palate. Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 7 Dec. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blackcap was in 1668

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“Blackcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blackcap. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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