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PRONUNCIATION OF COCK-OF-THE-ROCK

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WHAT DOES COCK-OF-THE-ROCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Cock-of-the-rock

The cock-of-the-rock, which compose the genus Rupicola, are South American cotingid birds. The Andean cock-of-the-rock is the national bird of Peru. They are found in tropical and subtropical rainforests close to rocky areas, where they build their nests. The males are magnificent birds, not only because of their bright orange or red colors, but also because of their very prominent fan-shaped crests. Like some other cotingids, they have a complex courtship behaviour, performing impressive lek displays. The females are overall brownish with hints of the brilliant colors of the males. Females build nests on rocky cliffs or large boulders, and raise the young on their own. They usually lay two eggs. Except during the mating season, these birds are wary animals and difficult to see in the rainforest canopy. They primarily feed on fruits and berries and may be important dispersal agents for rainforest seeds.

Definition of cock-of-the-rock in the English dictionary

The definition of cock-of-the-rock in the dictionary is either of two tropical South American birds, Rupicola rupicola or R. peruviana, having an erectile crest and a brilliant red or orange plumage: family Cotingidae.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE COCK-OF-THE-ROCK

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Synonyms and antonyms of cock-of-the-rock in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cock-of-the-rock» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of cock-of-the-rock to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cock-of-the-rock from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cock-of-the-rock» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

公鸡的最摇滚的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gallito de las rocas
570 millions of speakers

English

cock-of-the-rock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मुर्गा के रॉक
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الديك فإن من بين الصخور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

петух - оф- рок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galo - da- rocha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মোরগ-এর-শিলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le coq de la roche
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ayam-of-the-rock
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hahn -of-the -Rock-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コック·オブ·ロック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수탉 -의 -의 - 바위
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pitik jago
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

cock- of-the -rock
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சேவல் of-the-ராக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दॉक-ऑफ-दॉक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

horoz-of-the-rock
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cock - of-the -rock
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cock- of-the -rock
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

півень - оф- рок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cock - of-the- piatra
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

cock - of -the - ροκ
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

haan ​​- van - die -rock
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

cock -of -the -rock
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

kuk -of -the -rock
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cock-of-the-rock

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COCK-OF-THE-ROCK»

The term «cock-of-the-rock» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.557 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COCK-OF-THE-ROCK»

Discover the use of cock-of-the-rock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cock-of-the-rock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV
Top of the Rock is an addictively readable account of the risky business decisions, creative passion, and leaps of faith that made Must See TV possible.
Warren Littlefield, 2012
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Finnikin of the Rock
Now on the cusp of manhood, Finnikin, who was a child when the royal family of Lumatere was brutally murdered and replaced by an imposter, reluctantly joins forces with an enigmatic young novice and fellow-exile, who claims that her dark ...
Melina Marchetta, 2010
3
The Theater Will Rock: A History of the Rock Musical, from ...
Anyone interested in Broadway will learn a great deal from this book.
Elizabeth L. Wollman, 2006
4
Pete Doherty: Last of the Rock Romantics
Written by Alex Hannaford, former rock and pop editor on the London Evening Standard, and with a brand new foreword by Pete's mum, Jackie Doherty, this is the definitive biography of Pete Doherty.
Alex Hannaford, 2011
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The Dome of the Rock
The story of the Dome of the Rock is told in this presentation that combines what is known of the beautiful Muslim shrine in Jerusalem's Old City from the perspectives and recollections of past observers with the broader historical, ...
Oleg Grabar, 2006
6
Heart of the Rock: The Indian Invasion of Alcatraz
An Indian journalist who covered the Native American occupation of Alcatraz in the early 1970s chronicles this seminal event in terms of its place in modern Indian history. (History)
Adam Fortunate Eagle, Tim Findley, 2002
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The Crescent on the Temple: The Dome of the Rock as Image
"The Crescent on the Temple" elucidates how the Dome of the Rock came to stand for the Temple of Solomon in Christian, Muslim, and Jewish art. That “Temple,” represented as the Muslim shrine, is often surmounted by a crescent.
Pamela Berger, 2012
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Joris of the Rock: The Neustrian Cycle, Book Two
This marvelous fantasy sequel to Gerfalcon features many of the same characters. The outlaw known as Joris of the Rock has become directly involved in the civil war that will determine the future of the Kingdom of Neustria.
Leslie Barringer, 2009
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The Rock of Tanios
Tanios, the illegitimate son of a powerful Sheik, becomes caught up in the political intrigues of the Middle East
Amin Maalouf, 1994
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Flashbacks: Eyewitness Accounts of the Rock Revolution, ...
This collection includes the first piece written on the Monterey Pop Festival of 1967 (written only 48 hours after the festival, and never before published); an account of the Rolling Stones's U.S. tour of December 1969; Janis Joplin's ...
Michael Lydon, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COCK-OF-THE-ROCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cock-of-the-rock is used in the context of the following news items.
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As Andes Warm, Deciphering The Future for Tropical Birds
... Manú National Park, where Peru's national bird, the cock-of-the-rock, lives between 3,000 and 7,500 feet above sea level, and nowhere else. «Yale Environment 360, May 15»
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Ecuador: Tropical birds the focus of photography workshop
Highlights include a pre-dawn hike to photograph the Andean cock-of-the-rock, a day searching for Andean condors and a visit to the Otavalo ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
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Swing by Brookfield, Lincoln Park to see what's new at the zoos
... exhibit will also be expanded to add an aviary devoted to South American birds including the bright colored cock-of-the-rock and taningers, ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Apr 15»
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Mashpi Lodge review, Andean Rainforest, Ecuador: Sleeping …
... keel-billed motmot, an umbrella bird with its enormous black crop, a manakin a cock-of-the-rock, a toucan, a rose-faced parrot and tanagers. «Stuff.co.nz, Mar 15»
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Machu Picchu just one of Peru's many highlights for travellers
... to a scarlet Andean cock-of-the-rock, Peru's national bird), it's time for the highlight of this journey — a visit to Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan ... «The Australian, Mar 15»
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Birding Ecuador, Galapagos Islands
... we observed and photographed included; Andean Condor, Aplomado Falcon, Andean Lapwing, Cock-of-the-Rock, Rufescent Screech-owl, ... «Montana Standard, Mar 15»
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Zoo ushers in the New Year with record-breaking attendance in 2014
... return to the zoo. Other key species coming include tropical girdled lizards, pancake tortoises, Andean cock-of-the-rock and spotted tanagers. «Ballard News Tribune, Jan 15»
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Rare bears have heads in the clouds
Among the birds to look out for is the Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Peru's national bird, with the males sporting the brightest, fluoro-orange feathers ... «The West Australian, Jan 15»
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Yosemite Area Audubon Society to Showcase Birds of Peru …
This region is also home to some of the most spectacular birds in the world such as the Andean cock-of-the-rock and the marvelous spatuletail. «Sierra Sun Times, Dec 14»
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Ornithologists Map Family Tree of Mysterious Cotinga Birds
The Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruviana), a species in the family Cotingidae. Image credit: Jerry Thompson / CC BY 2.0. There are ... «Sci-News.com, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cock-Of-The-Rock [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cock-of-the-rock>. May 2024 ».
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