hindneck

English

noun
Definitions
  • (ornithology) The area just below the nape of the neck (of a bird).

Etymology

Compound from English hind (behind, A servant, especially an agricultural labourer) + English neck (drink very quickly).

Origin

English

neck

Gloss

drink very quickly

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