ammer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæ.mɚ/ (General-American)
- /ˈæ.mə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English *amere, *ambre, from Old English amore. Alternatively, it may be a clipping of yellowhammer or earlier yelambre. Favored over *hammer due to the influence of its German cognate and synonym Ammer (“bunting”) and its predecessors, Middle High German amer and Old High German amaro.
Meanings
- The yellowhammer; yellow bunting; Emberiza citrinella.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ammers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |