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Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.
T. E. Lawrence

Meaning of "kingfisher" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KINGFISHER

Originally king's fisher.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KINGFISHER

kingfisher  [ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KINGFISHER

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kingfisher is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KINGFISHER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Kingfisher

Kingfishers are a group of small to medium sized brightly coloured birds in the order Coraciiformes. They have a cosmopolitan distribution, with most species found outside of the Americas. The group is treated either as a single family, Alcedinidae, or as a suborder Alcedines containing three families, Alcedinidae, Halcyonidae, and Cerylidae. There are roughly 90 species of kingfisher. All have large heads, long, sharp, pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails. Most species have bright plumage with little differences between the sexes. Most species are tropical in distribution, and a slight majority are found only in forests. They consume a wide range of prey as well as fish, usually caught by swooping down from a perch. While kingfishers are usually thought to live near rivers and eat fish, most of the kingfisher species in the world live away from water and eat small invertebrates. Like other members of their order they nest in cavities, usually tunnels dug into the natural or artificial banks in the ground. A quarter of all kingfishers nest in disused termite nests. A few species, principally insular forms, are threatened with extinction.

Definition of kingfisher in the English dictionary

The definition of kingfisher in the dictionary is any coraciiform bird of the family Alcedinidae, esp the Eurasian Alcedo atthis, which has a greenish-blue and orange plumage. Kingfishers have a large head, short tail, and long sharp bill and tend to live near open water and feed on fish.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KINGFISHER


acacia
əˈkeɪʃə
Asia
ˈeɪʃə
Croatia
krəʊˈeɪʃə
Dalmatia
dælˈmeɪʃə
Elisha
ɪˈlaɪʃə
Eurasia
jʊəˈreɪʃə
extinguisher
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə
finisher
ˈfɪnɪʃə
fisher
ˈfɪʃə
fissure
ˈfɪʃə
fly-fisher
ˈflaɪˌfɪʃə
geisha
ˈɡeɪʃə
militia
mɪˈlɪʃə
perisher
ˈperɪʃə
polisher
ˈpɒlɪʃə
publisher
ˈpʌblɪʃə
punisher
ˈpʌnɪʃə
rodfisher
ˈrɒdˌfɪʃə
rosacea
rəʊˈzeɪʃə
swisher
ˈswɪʃə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KINGFISHER

kingcraft
kingcup
kingdom
kingdom come
Kingdom of Arles
Kingdom of Burgundy
Kingdom of Lorraine
kingdomed
kingdomless
kingfish
kinghood
kingklip
kingle
kingless
kinglet
kinglier
kingliest
kinglihood
kinglike
kingliness

WORDS THAT END LIKE KINGFISHER

banisher
brandisher
Britisher
burnisher
demolisher
fire extinguisher
fire-extinguisher
floor polisher
Frobisher
nourisher
ravisher
refinisher
refurbisher
replenisher
republisher
skirmisher
vanisher
vanquisher
washer
well-wisher
wisher

Synonyms and antonyms of kingfisher in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «kingfisher» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KINGFISHER

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

Translator English - Chinese

翠鸟
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

martín pescador
570 millions of speakers

English

kingfisher
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

किंगफिशर
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

رَفْرَافٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зимородок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

martim-pescador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাছরাঙ্গা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

martin-pêcheur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemburu raja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Eisvogel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カワセミ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물총새
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kingfisher
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chim bói cá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மீன்கொத்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किंगफिशर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yalıçapkını
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

martin pescatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zimorodek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зимородок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pescăruș
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αλκυόνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

visvanger
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kungsfiskare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

isfugl
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kingfisher

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KINGFISHER»

The term «kingfisher» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.237 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KINGFISHER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kingfisher

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QUOTES WITH «KINGFISHER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word kingfisher.
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T. E. Lawrence
Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KINGFISHER»

Discover the use of kingfisher in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kingfisher and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Kingfisher Book of Children's Poetry
This collection is an ideal introduction to the joys of poetry.
‎2008
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The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
A reference guide to world history, featuring a timeline, key date boxes, and biographies of historical figures.
‎1999
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The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Space
Embark on an exciting and educational tour of the cosmos in this information-packed guide -- from the first few seconds after the Big Bang to the remote-controlled Pathfinder expedition to Mars and beyond.
Martin Redfern, 1998
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Kingfisher
Four Ukrainian Jews are engaged in a bitter fight for recognition within the Soviet Union.
Gerald Seymour, 2013
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Kingfisher
Editors and Publishers Ruthie Singer Barbara Schultz Andrea L. Beach Consulting Editors Margaret Atwood Annie Barrows Wendy Lesser Designer Mary Ellen Podgorski Typesetter Rachel Blau Kingfisher is published biannually.
‎1993
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The Kingfisher Book of Funny Poems
A collection of over 200 poems, limericks, and verses from such authors as Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carroll, and Shel Silverstein, compiled by a British poet and broadcaster.
Roger McGough, 2002
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The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
The text is arranged so that all information is easily accessible. Critical moments and events in each subject area are highlighted throughout.
‎2005
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The Kingfisher First Dictionary
Full-color photos and illustrations enhance this easy-to-read reference tool designed specifically for beginning readers, complete with grammar supplements, spelling tips, word-play activities, and more. Original.
Angela Crawley, John Grisewood, 2004
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The Kingfisher: A Comedy in Two Acts
William Douglas Home Comedy Characters: 2 male, 1 female Exterior Set Cecil, a seventy year-old successful novelist living comfortably with his fussy old butler is contemplating marriage.
William Douglas Home, 1981
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The Kingfisher's Tale
The discovery of dead birds in a national forest leads the four teenaged members of Misfits, Inc. to investigate a mystery involving logging, militant environmental groups, congressional campaign contributions, and revenge.
Mark Delaney, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KINGFISHER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kingfisher is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kingfisher plc's "Neutral" Rating Reiterated at Citigroup Inc. (KGF …
Kingfisher plc logo Citigroup Inc. reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of Kingfisher plc (LON:KGF) in a report released on Friday, Market ... «WKRB News, Jul 15»
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3 Turnaround Plays: BAE Systems plc, Pearson plc And Kingfisher plc
Choosing companies with turnaround potential can be one of the most profitable methods of selecting shares. Turnaround shares are ... «The Motley Fool UK, Jul 15»
3
The Kingfisher Diaries: Battling the monsoon for a chance at hard …
The great thing about fishing is that it tends to take you to the most remote, pristine locations around the world. Although I intended to focus ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
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Kingfisher given the seal of approval by the design industry after …
LONDON, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher, the international home improvement company, has been given the seal of approval ... «EPR Retail News, Jul 15»
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Move over Kingfisher, Carlsburg say cheers to Spanish beer Mahou …
Mahou India, the first subsidiary of Spanish brewing major Mahou San Miguel to be established outside Spain, has launched its flagship ... «The Hans India, Jul 15»
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Director Deals - Kingfisher PLC (KGF)
StockMarketWire.com - Karen Witts, Financial Director, bought 41 shares in the company on the 16th July 2015 at a price of 365.40p. «Stock Market Wire, Jul 15»
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Sanford C. Bernstein Reaffirms Outperform Rating for Kingfisher plc …
Kingfisher plc logo Kingfisher plc (LON:KGF)'s stock had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein in a research report issued to ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
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Kingfisher's Saturday Afternoon Poetry with Seven Dhar
On July 18th, Kingfisher presents “An Afternoon of Emerging Urban Poetry” at the Pasadena Central Library, Santa Catalina Branch, and poets ... «Hometown Pasadena, Jul 15»
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Kingfisher makes 'strategic hire' with commercial director appointment
Kingfisher Print & Design is pushing forward with its growth and development plans by hiring a commercial director to help take the brand into ... «printweek.com, Jul 15»
10
Kingfisher sales tax OK'd; Grant County selects commissioner
Kingfisher residents Tuesday approved a five-year sales tax increase to fund repairs to Vernie Snow Aquatic Center and other projects. «Enid News & Eagle, Jul 15»

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