ringneck

/ˈrɪŋˌnɛk/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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