Woodcock

/ˈwʊd.kɒk/ noun

Any of several wading birds in the genus Scolopax, of the family Scolopacidae, characterised by a long slender bill and cryptic brown and blackish plumage.

What it means

  1. (noun) Any of several wading birds in the genus Scolopax, of the family Scolopacidae, characterised by a long slender bill and cryptic brown and blackish plumage.
  2. (noun) A simpleton.

Letter analysis

  • Woodcock contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 20.

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Common questions

What does Woodcock mean?

Any of several wading birds in the genus Scolopax, of the family Scolopacidae, characterised by a long slender bill and cryptic brown and blackish plumage.

How many letters are in Woodcock?

Woodcock has 8 letters.

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