junco Meaning & Definition
What Does Junco Mean?
Junco is a noun that means Any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American sparrow. It is also used to mean The common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), a bird found in Europe and much of the Palearctic.
Quick Facts About Junco
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈd͡ʒʌŋkəʊ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | snowbird |
| Plural | juncos |
Junco Definition (Noun)
- Any bird of the genus Junco, which includes several species of North American sparrow.
- The common reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), a bird found in Europe and much of the Palearctic.
Synonyms of Junco
Junco synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Junco
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Junco in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
junco (plural juncos or juncoes)
Words That Rhyme With Junco
Origin of Junco
Borrowed from Spanish junco (“reed, rush”), from Latin iuncus (“reed, rush”).[1] Doublet of juncus and possibly junk. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Particularly: “Semantic shift? Or simply borrowed from translingual Junco?”
How Do You Say Junco?
You say junco as //ˈd͡ʒʌŋkəʊ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Junco
What part of speech is junco?
Junco is a noun.
What is another word for junco?
Close synonyms of junco are snowbird. See the full list of junco synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of junco?
The plural of junco is juncos.