yaffingale en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈjæfɪŋɡeɪl/
Etymology
From English dialect yaffle (and under the influence of nightingale), from the sound.
Meanings
- (archaic) the European green woodpecker, Picus viridis
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yaffingales | Number=Plur | lexicographic |