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fieldfare

noun field·fare \ ˈfēl(d)-ˌfer \

Definition of fieldfare

: a medium-sized Eurasian thrush (Turdus pilaris) with an ash-colored head and chestnut wings and back

Origin and Etymology of fieldfare

Middle English feldefare, from Old English, from feld + -fare; probably akin to Old English fara companion; akin to Old English faran to go — more at fare

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