alectryon

/əˈlɛktrɪɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A cockerel or cock pigeon that crows at dawn, or any bird that makes a loud, early morning noise.

“The alectryon in the neighbor’s yard started crowing at 4 am, disturbing everyone’s sleep.”

Synonyms

  • cock
  • rooster

Antonyms

  • nightingale
  • owl