How Do You Spell BUSTARD?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌstəd] (IPA)

The word "bustard" is often misspelled as "bustard" because of the similar pronunciation of the letters "u" and "a". In IPA phonetic transcription, the correct pronunciation of the word is /'bʌstərd/, with a short "u" sound at the beginning followed by the "a" sound. The word is used to refer to a large bird species, with a distinctive long neck and legs. It is important to spell words correctly to avoid confusion and misunderstanding in communication.

BUSTARD Meaning and Definition

1. A bustard refers to a large terrestrial bird belonging to the family Otididae, characterized by their relatively heavy bodies and long legs. These birds are primarily found in open grasslands, steppes, and semi-desert regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The bustard is recognized for its distinctive appearance, with a stocky build, a broad chest, and a long neck. They exhibit sexual dimorphism, with males typically being larger and more colorful than females.

   These birds are known for their remarkable courtship displays, often involving intricate dances, elaborate movement patterns, and distinctive vocalizations to attract potential mates. Often solitary or found in small groups, bustards are famous for their ability to fly swiftly, using their long legs to launch into the air. They are strong fliers, capable of covering long distances during migration.

   Bustards primarily feed on a varied diet consisting of vegetation, seeds, insects, small mammals, and reptiles. Due to habitat loss and hunting, many bustard species are considered vulnerable or endangered. Conservation efforts have been undertaken to protect their dwindling populations, including the establishment of protected areas and implementing breeding programs. Bustards have also been important culturally, featured in folklore, literature, and arts of various cultures across the globe.

2. A kind of wild turkey.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BUSTARD

• vustard
• nustard
• hustard
• gustard
• bystard
• bhstard
• bjstard
• bistard
• b8stard
• b7stard
• buatard
• buztard
• buxtard
• budtard
• buetard
• buwtard
• busrard
• busfard
• busgard

Etymology of BUSTARD

The word "bustard" is derived from the Old French word "bistarde" or "bistourde", which can be traced back to the Latin term "avis tarda". "Avis" translates to "bird", and "tarda" means "slow" or "late". This Latin description refers to the slow movement or leisurely behavior of the bird, reflecting its somewhat clumsy and deliberate gait. Over time, the word "bistarde" evolved into "bustard" in English, referring to the same bird species.

Similar spelling words for BUSTARD

• bastardize,
• buster,
• busted,
• buzzard,
• bastardy,
• bastardise,
• mustard,
• bastard,
• Basted,
• bastardly,
• custard.

Plural form of BUSTARD is BUSTARDS