How Do You Spell ROUGHLEG?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌflɛɡ] (IPA)

The word "roughleg" is often spelled with one "f", but its correct spelling is with two "f's". The word refers to a type of hawk, also known as the rough-legged hawk or rough-legged buzzard. Its phonetic transcription is /ˈrʌflɛɡ/ with stress on the first syllable. This phonetic representation shows that the "u" is pronounced as a schwa sound /ʌ/ and the "gh" is silent, while the "f" sound should be emphasized twice to create a more accurate pronunciation.

ROUGHLEG Meaning and Definition

1. A roughleg is a term primarily used to refer to a species of bird known as the rough-legged hawk (Buteo lagopus). It is a large bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family and is commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in arctic and subarctic regions. The name "rough-legged" is derived from the bird's distinctive characteristic of having feathers covering its legs down to the talons, distinguishing it from other hawks that have bare legs.

   Roughlegs have a wingspan of about 50-55 inches and display a range of color variations depending on age and sex. Typically, they have a pale, light-colored plumage, often with dark barring on the wings and a dark patch on the belly. Juvenile roughlegs often have darker plumage and a distinctive white band on their tail.

   These raptors are known for their unique hunting behavior. Roughlegs primarily feed on small mammals, such as lemmings, mice, and voles, which they capture by soaring above open fields and marshy areas. They locate their prey by employing keen eyesight and hovering in the air before swiftly diving down to grasp their quarry with their sharp talons.

   In addition to its usage as a term for the rough-legged hawk, "roughleg" can also refer to other birds of prey or even animals in general with rough-looking legs or feathers covering their legs. However, its predominant usage is synonymous with the specific species of hawk mentioned above.

Common Misspellings for ROUGHLEG

• eoughleg
• doughleg
• foughleg
• toughleg
• 5oughleg
• 4oughleg
• riughleg
• rkughleg
• rlughleg
• rpughleg
• r0ughleg
• r9ughleg
• royghleg
• rohghleg
• rojghleg
• roighleg
• ro8ghleg
• ro7ghleg
• roufhleg

Etymology of ROUGHLEG

The word "roughleg" has its roots in Old Norse. The term was derived from the Old Norse word "hrogn", meaning "rough" or "rugged", and "leggja", meaning "to lay or place". This combination of words was used to describe the rough, scaly legs of certain birds of prey, specifically, the Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus). Over time, the term "roughleg" became more commonly used to refer to any bird of prey with rough or feathered legs, regardless of its specific species.

Similar spelling word for ROUGHLEG

• rogalski.

Plural form of ROUGHLEG is ROUGHLEGS