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beringed

beringed

8.4
An animal that has a metal band on its leg to identify it
  • adjective
  • /ˈbɛrɪndʒd/
  • Specialized
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  • A beringed dove was spotted in the garden, its metal band glinting in the sunlight.

Examples

  • The scientist tracked the beringed owl as it migrated across the continent.

  • Each beringed sheep in the flock could be easily identified by its colored tag.

  • The beringed bird was easy to identify.

  • I spotted a beringed eagle in the park.

  • The scientist tracked the beringed owl as it migrated across the continent.

  • A beringed dove was spotted in the garden, its metal band glinting in the sunlight.

  • Each beringed sheep in the flock could be easily identified by its colored tag.

Synonyms

banded
vsberinged
4.1

Having stripes or rings on the surface

is fitted with a metal loop to identify animals rather than a natural mark
ringed
vsberinged
3.6

With colored bands around the body or surface

is fitted with a metal loop to identify animals rather than natural colour patterns

Antonyms

unringed
6.8

Not marked with a band to identify animals like birds or plants like trees

Surface Forms

beringed positive

Morphology

beringed = ringed (semi-transparent) = be + ring + ed

Morphologically transparent (be- + ring + -ed), but the specific usage referring to identification/banding of animals is a specialized sense learners may not infer from components alone.

Etymology

Beringed comes from the prefix be- meaning 'to have' and ring meaning 'a circular band'. It is often used for animals or birds 'fitted with a ring' or metal band so they can be identified.