ring-necked

adjective

ˈriŋ-ˌnekt

variants or ring-neck

ˈriŋ-ˌnek

: having a ring of color about the neck

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ring-necked was in 1750

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“Ring-necked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring-necked. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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ring-necked

adjective

ˈriŋ-ˈnekt

variants or ring-neck

-ˈnek

: having a ring of color around the neck

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