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fireback

fireback

9.9
A pheasant from Southeast Asian forests whose male has bright feathers to attract a mate
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : faisán de fuego
  • While observing the Great Argus, another pheasant, the colorful Crested Fireback pheasant, made a brief appearance.

Examples

  • The male fireback pheasant flaunted its vibrant plumage in the lush forest.

  • During our hike, we spotted a stunning fireback among the dense foliage.

  • The fireback is truly a sight to behold with its brilliant colors and graceful movements.

Synonyms

pheasant
vsfireback
17 5.9

A large bird with a long tail, often brightly colored and found in fields and woods

is a more specific species native to Southeast Asian forests with bright male plumage

Surface Forms

fireback singular
firebacks plural

Morphology

fireback = fire + back (semi-transparent) = fire + back

Formed from 'fire' + 'back' to describe a bird with a brightly coloured back, but the sense is specialized zoological nomenclature rather than a general compound.

Etymology

Fireback for the pheasant is a name made from fire and back because the male often has bright, 'fire-like' feathers on its back, so the name reminds us of the bird's colorful rear.