plowtail

/ˈplaʊteɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird, particularly a blackbird or a thrush, that forages for food on the ground, often following a plow or other farm machinery.

“The plowtail was seen following the farmer’s plow, catching the worms and insects that were turned up by the machinery.”

Synonyms

  • blackbird
  • thrush

Antonyms

  • songbird
  • sparrow