grackle

A noun referring to either a glossy black Asiatic starling known for mimicking speech, or a long-tailed American blackbird with iridescent black plumage.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa tanto a ave asiática preta e brilhante da família dos estorninhos, conhecida por imitar a fala, quanto o pássaro preto americano de cauda longa com plumagem negra iridescente.

1. Asian starling B2 formal

   A glossy black starling native to Asia, known for its ability to mimic human speech.

   • The grackle perched on the balcony and began to mimic the neighbor's voice.
   • In some cultures, the grackle is kept as a pet for its talking ability.
   • The bird's glossy black feathers shimmered in the sunlight.

   🇵🇹mainá

2. American blackbird B2 formal american

   A long-tailed blackbird native to the Americas, with iridescent black plumage.

   • A flock of grackles gathered on the lawn, their feathers shining with blue and green hues.
   • The grackle's loud, harsh call echoed across the park.
   • These birds are common in urban areas across the southern United States.

   🇵🇹graúna

• grackles plural form
• grackles' possessive plural form
• grackle's possessive singular form