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birdseed

birdseed

7 1.3
A mix of seeds given to birds to eat
  • noun
  • /ˈbɜrdˌsid/
translation icon : semillas para aves
  • Doves peeked at birdseed scattered around the urns.
  • a birdseed bag
  • birdseed cake
  • scattering birdseed

Examples

Synonyms

scratch
vsbirdseed
  • Specialized
8 7.7

A mix of grains given to chickens to eat

is the general seed mixture for birds, not specific to farm poultry
bird food
vsbirdseed
1 1.0

Food made or mixed for birds, often seeds and grains

is the general term for any such seed or grain mix
bird feed
vsbirdseed
1.4

Food for birds, usually a mix of seeds and grains

is the general term covering all seed mixtures for birds
canary seed
vsbirdseed
5.3

A mix of seeds fed to small pet birds like canaries and finches

is broader, applying to seed mixtures for any bird species

Compounds

A grass whose seeds are used to feed pet birds like canaries

Surface Forms

birdseed singular
birdseeds plural

Morphology

birdseed = bird + seed (transparent) = bird + seed

A direct compound of 'bird' + 'seed' meaning seeds intended for or eaten by birds, which is easily inferable by learners.

Etymology

Birdseed is simply the two words bird and seed put together, meaning 'seed for birds'. So it is easy to remember: birdseed is the food you put out for wild or pet birds.