Spottdrossel

German

Spottdrossel (Mimus polyglottos)
Spottdrossel (Mimus polyglottos)

Etymology

From Spott (mockery) + Drossel (thrush).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʃpɔtˌdʁɔsl̩]
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Spott‧dros‧sel

Noun

Spottdrossel f (genitive Spottdrossel, plural Spottdrosseln)

  1. mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)
  2. (derogatory) mocker (a person who mocks)
    Synonym: Spötter

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