scarecrow
noun
scare·crow
ˈsker-ˌkrō 
1
a
: an object usually suggesting a human figure that is set up to frighten birds away from crops
b
: something frightening but harmless
2
: a skinny or ragged person
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In addition to the pick-your-own first, the farm had seasonal hayrides, scarecrows and Christmas trees and decorations.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
Easter eggs in spring, pastel pumpkins and cartoonish scarecrows in fall, Santas and twinkling lights and faux-snowy trees toward the end of the year.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
In the fall, the community’s eccentric scarecrow creations line the sidewalks.
—Emma Guillen, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
As the narrative unfolds, there are whimsical moments featuring dancing scarecrows.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
Easter eggs in spring, pastel pumpkins and cartoonish scarecrows in fall, Santas and twinkling lights and faux-snowy trees toward the end of the year.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
In the fall, the community’s eccentric scarecrow creations line the sidewalks.
—Emma Guillen, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
As the narrative unfolds, there are whimsical moments featuring dancing scarecrows.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Scarecrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarecrow. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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scarecrow
noun
scare·crow
ˈske(ə)r-ˌkrō
ˈska(ə)r-
: an object usually suggesting a human figure that is set up to scare birds away from crops
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