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screamer

screamer

9.3
A large water bird like a goose from South America with a loud trumpet call
  • noun
  • /ˈskrimər/
translation icon : chajá
  • Seen a screamer 'bout a mile out.

Examples

  • And yes on the Lotus—exactly the kind of lightweight screamer—that I don't drive.

    Blog text (24)

  • Jorge, our tour guide, was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable naturalist. "Look at that Homed Screamer," "See that beautiful Chestnut Jacamar," and the "TCBB" (the cute little blue bird).

    Academic text (2005)

  • During our bird-watching trip in the wetlands, we spotted a screamer making its distinct call as it glided over the water.

  • The guide pointed out the screamer, a unique bird known for its loud, trumpeting sound, as it displayed its graceful movements in the marsh.

  • As we walked along the riverbank, we heard the harsh call of the screamer, a large bird that is native to South America.

Compounds

crested screamer
  • Specialized
9.9

A large South American bird with a feathery crest that lives in marshes

horned screamer
9.9

A large South American bird with a horn on its forehead and very loud calls

Surface Forms

screamer singular
screamers plural

Morphology

screamer = scream (opaque) = scream + er

The word 'screamer' is formed from 'scream' + 'er', but the specific meaning of a type of bird is not a standard derivation and cannot be guessed from the parts.

Etymology

Screamer comes from the verb scream ('to shout or cry out') plus the ending -er, which means 'one who does something'. The bird is called a screamer because of its very loud, harsh call, so the name points to its sound.