Reeve (Noun)
Meaning
Female ruff.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The female ruff's courtship display is an essential aspect of her attempt to recruit a suitable reeve.
- A reeve typically defends a territory and mates with multiple female ruffs.
- During lekking, the female ruff will circle several potential reeves to assess their suitability.
- Female ruff's choice of reeve is often influenced by the quality of his territory and display.
- In some cases, a female ruff may even engage in fights with other females to secure a preferred reeve.