throstle

/ˈθrɒsəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a male skylark in its first year, often with a more brownish plumage than the adult

“The ornithologist was able to identify the throstle from its distinctive song.”

2. noun

the song of the male skylark, especially in spring

“The throstle’s sweet melody filled the air on a sunny morning.”

Synonyms

  • skylark
  • songbird

Antonyms

  • crickets' chirp
  • nightingale's silence