ringneck
/ˈrɪŋˌnɛk/
noun
- A bird, especially a pheasant or parrot, that has a distinctive ring of color around its neck.
- Hunters spotted several ringnecks near the edge of the forest.
- The ringneck parrot learned to mimic human speech quickly.
- A ringneck pheasant strutted across the field, its white collar bright against the grass.
- A type of snake, such as the ring-necked snake, with a colored band around its neck.
- She gently picked up the ringneck and showed it to the children.
- The ringneck snake is small and harmless, often found under rocks.
- Ringnecks are known for their bright yellow or orange neck bands.