Kingfisher Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃɝ

KING-fish-er

UK

kˈɪŋfɪʃɐ

KING-fish-uh

परिभाषा

A kingfisher is a small brightly colored bird that lives near water and catches fish with its long beak.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

The word is used specifically for birds in the family Alcedinidae. It appears in nature documentaries and bird guides. The plural is 'kingfishers'. Not commonly used for metaphors or broader meanings.

• Spanish: martín pescador
• Portuguese (BR): martim-pescador
• Portuguese (PT): martim-pescador
• Chinese (Simplified): 翠鸟
• Chinese (Traditional): 翠鳥
• Hindi: रामचिरैया
• Arabic: رفراف
• Bengali: মাছরাঙা
• Russian: зимородок
• Japanese: カワセミ
• Vietnamese: chim bói cá
• Korean: 물총새
• Turkish: yalıçapkını
• Urdu: کنگ فشر - نیل کنٹھ (پرندہ)
• Indonesian: burung raja udang

उदाहरण वाक्य

The kingfisher sits by the river waiting for fish.

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A kingfisher has bright blue and orange feathers.

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Children watched a kingfisher catch a fish.

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It’s always exciting to spot a kingfisher when I go birdwatching.

natural

The pond behind our house is home to a colorful kingfisher.

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You can tell a kingfisher by its sharp beak and quick dive into the water.

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