whistler

• Nom désignant une personne ou un objet qui émet un sifflement, ainsi que divers animaux connus pour leurs cris sifflants, notamment la marmotte d'Amérique du Nord, le canard plongeur arctique et les oiseaux chanteurs australiens.

A noun referring to a person or thing that produces a whistling sound, or to various animals known for their whistling calls, including a North American marmot, an Arctic diving duck, and Australian songbirds.

1. Person who whistlesA2informal

   An individual who produces a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips.

   personne qui siffle

   • The whistler on the street corner was performing a cheerful tune.
   • A loud whistler in the audience distracted the speaker.
   • She is a talented whistler who can mimic bird calls.

2. Mountain marmotC1formalamericanscientific

   A large, stout-bodied rodent native to the mountainous regions of North America, known for its high-pitched alarm call.

   Marmotte des Rocheuses

   • The whistler emerged from its burrow and let out a sharp cry.
   • Hikers often hear the distinctive call of the whistler in the Rockies.
   • A family of whistlers was spotted sunbathing on the rocks.

   Synonymeshoary marmot

3. Arctic duckC1formalscientific

   A fast-flying diving duck with a large head, found in Arctic regions, known for the whistling sound of its wings.

   Canard siffleur

   • The whistler duck flew swiftly over the frozen tundra.
   • Ornithologists observed a flock of whistlers migrating south.
   • The whistler's wings made a distinct sound as it took off.

   Synonymesgoldeneye

4. Australian songbirdC1formalaustralianscientific

   A bird from the Pachycephalidae family, native to Australia and Southeast Asia, known for its melodious and whistling song.

   Siffleur (oiseau)

   • The golden whistler sang a beautiful melody in the rainforest.
   • Birdwatchers traveled to see the rare whistler species.
   • A whistler's call echoed through the eucalyptus trees.

   Synonymesthickhead