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Grackle (Noun)

Meaning 1

Long-tailed American blackbird having iridescent black plumage.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • As we walked through the park, a grackle perched on a nearby branch, its shiny feathers catching the sunlight.
  • The grackle's iridescent plumage glimmered in shades of blue and purple, a striking sight amidst the dull winter landscape.
  • A flock of grackles descended upon the lawn, their melodic calls filling the evening air.
  • The birdwatcher spotted a lone grackle in the trees, its long tail feathers swaying gently in the breeze.
  • With its distinctive keel-shaped tail, the grackle stood out among the other birds at the bird feeder.

Synonyms

  • Crow Blackbird

Hypernyms

  • Blackbird

Hyponyms

  • Quiscalus Quiscula

Meaning 2

Glossy black Asiatic starling often taught to mimic speech.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The region's markets often showcased exotic birds, including a grackle with exceptional mimicry skills that could recite famous poetry.
  • Her grandfather brought home a young grackle from the pet store, hoping it would learn to mimic his favorite songs.
  • The talking grackle became a sensation at the local bird show, charming audiences with its ability to mimic human conversations.
  • Many owners claimed their grackles could learn hundreds of words, but most just repeated phrases like "Hello, pretty" to any visitor.
  • At the old pet shop, an exotic grackle would sing a snippet of opera every morning to welcome customers, drawing smiles from everyone who passed by.

Synonyms

  • Hill Myna
  • Gracula Religiosa
  • Indian Grackle

Hypernyms

  • Mynah
  • Myna Bird
  • Minah
  • Mynah Bird
  • Myna
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