Animals

shepherd C2

/ˈʃɛpəɹd/ a herder of sheep, often on an open range Meaning Off Sound Off

lizard C2

/ˈlɪz.ɚd/ Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake or part of Mosasauria — typically characterised by a rounded torso, a short neck with an elevated head, four limbs and a long tail, although some species are legless. Meaning Off Sound Off

coop C2

/kuːp/ a small enclosure or shelter for poultry or other small animals Meaning Off Sound Off

weasel C2

/ˈwizəl/ a small slender carnivorous mammal of the genus Mustela or a related genus Meaning Off Sound Off

cobra C2

/ˈkoʊbrə/ any of several venomous Asian or African elapid snakes that can spread the ribs of the neck to form a hood, especially a snake of the genus Naja Meaning Off Sound Off

hare C2

/hɛɚ/ swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs Meaning Off Sound Off

tit C2

/tɪt/ a small, active songbird that often feeds on insects and seeds Meaning Off Sound Off

tweet C2

/ˈtwit/ a short, high-pitched chirping sound, especially one made by a small bird Meaning Off Sound Off

skunk C2

/skʌŋk/ a small black-and-white American mammal that can spray a powerful-smelling defensive fluid Meaning Off Sound Off

moth C2

/mɔθ/ Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae. Meaning Off Sound Off

unicorn C2

/ˈju.nɪ.kɔɹn/ A mythical horse, widely believed to exist until the 17th century, with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead. Meaning Off Sound Off

noose C2

/nuːs/ a trap for birds or small mammals Meaning Off Sound Off

vermin C2

/ˈvɝmɪn/ Small harmful animals or insects, such as rats, mice, or fleas, that are hard to control. Meaning Off Sound Off

raccoon C2

/ræˈkuːn/ a nocturnal North American mammal with a black facial mask, dexterous forepaws, and a ringed tail Meaning Off Sound Off

hutch C2

/hʌtʃ/ a cage or enclosed box in which rabbits or other small animals are kept Meaning Off Sound Off

eel C2

/iːl/ Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes. Meaning Off Sound Off

fern C2

/fɝn/ Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations. Meaning Off Sound Off

roach C2

/roʊtʃ/ a silvery-green European freshwater fish, or any of several related fishes Meaning Off Sound Off

carmine C2

/ˈkɑɹmaɪn/ a vivid purplish-red pigment or dye traditionally made from cochineal insects Meaning Off Sound Off

runt C2

/rʌnt/ the smallest or weakest animal in a litter Meaning Off Sound Off

mackerel C2

/ˈmækərəl/ a streamlined sea fish with dark wavy markings, commonly caught for food Meaning Off Sound Off

ostrich C2

/ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet Meaning Off Sound Off

ferret C2

/ˈfɛɹɪt/ domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits Meaning Off Sound Off

mammal C2

/ˈmæməl/ any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair Meaning Off Sound Off

mantis C2

/ˈmæntɪs/ a predatory insect of the order Mantodea, with a mobile triangular head and powerful grasping forelegs held as if in prayer Meaning Off Sound Off

chameleon C2

/kəˈmi.li.ən/ A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue. Meaning Off Sound Off

coney C2

/ˈkoʊni/ archaic or historical: a rabbit, especially the European rabbit, or its fur Meaning Off Sound Off

snout C2

/snaʊt/ The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs. Meaning Off Sound Off

pug C2

/pʌɡ/ a small, sturdy dog with a short muzzle, broad wrinkled face, smooth coat, and tightly curled tail Meaning Off Sound Off

scavenger C2

/ˈskævəndʒɝ/ An animal that feeds on dead bodies or rotting matter. Meaning Off Sound Off

gallop C2

/ˈɡæləp/ a fast gait of a horse Meaning Off Sound Off

hock C2

/hɑːk/ the joint in the hind leg of a horse or other hoofed animal between the knee and the fetlock Meaning Off Sound Off

filly C2

/ˈfɪli/ a young female horse, especially one below the age at which it is called a mare Meaning Off Sound Off

rhea C2

/ˈriːə/ a large, fast-running, flightless bird native to South America, with long legs and three-toed feet Meaning Off Sound Off

yelp C2

/jɛlp/ a sharp, high-pitched cry, especially by a dog Meaning Off Sound Off

dragonfly C2

/ˈdræɡənˌflaɪ/ a predatory insect with a long body, very large eyes, and two pairs of transparent wings held open at rest, especially one of the infraorder Anisoptera Meaning Off Sound Off

rump C2

/ˈɹʌmp/ the hindquarters of an animal, or informally the buttocks of a person Meaning Off Sound Off

albatross C2

/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ a very large oceanic bird with long, narrow wings adapted for gliding great distances Meaning Off Sound Off

roost C2

/ɹuːst/ a perch on which a bird rests or sleeps Meaning Off Sound Off

greyhound C2

/ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight Meaning Off Sound Off

harpoon C2

/hɑːrˈpuːn/ a heavy spear with a barbed head, usually attached to a line, thrown or fired to catch whales and other large aquatic animals Meaning Off Sound Off

sardine C2

/sɑrˈdiːn/ any of several small, oily, silvery fish related to herrings, especially a pilchard Meaning Off Sound Off

wildcat C2

/ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt/ a small or medium-sized cat that lives in the wild, especially a species resembling the domestic cat Meaning Off Sound Off

yoke C2

/joʊk/ stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team Meaning Off Sound Off

venomous C2

/ˈvɛnəməs/ Of an animal: producing venom and able to inject it by biting or stinging. Meaning Off Sound Off

llama C2

/ˈlɑː.mə/ a domesticated South American camelid kept as a pack animal and for its wool and meat Meaning Off Sound Off

cob C2

/kɑb/ a strong, compact horse with short legs, commonly used for riding or pulling a carriage Meaning Off Sound Off

gar C2

/ɡɑɹ/ any of several large North American freshwater fish with an armored body and long, toothed jaws Meaning Off Sound Off

primate C2

/ˈpraɪˌmeɪt/ any mammal of the order Primates, including humans, apes, monkeys, lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers Meaning Off Sound Off

buzzard C2

/ˈbʌzəɹd/ A large bird of prey with broad wings and a broad tail, common in Europe. Meaning Off Sound Off

magpie C2

/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ A noisy black-and-white bird with a long tail, related to the crow. Meaning Off Sound Off

mew C2

/mjuː/ a short, high-pitched cry made by a cat or similar animal Meaning Off Sound Off

foal C2

/foʊl/ a young horse or other equine, especially one less than a year old Meaning Off Sound Off

cur C2

/kɝ/ a dog regarded as aggressive, inferior, or of mixed breed; now usually contemptuous Meaning Off Sound Off

heron C2

/ˈhɛɹən/ grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill Meaning Off Sound Off

thoroughbred C2

/ˈθɝːəbred/ a horse of the Thoroughbred breed, developed chiefly for racing from English mares and imported Arabian, Barb, and Turkoman stallions Meaning Off Sound Off

reptilian C2

/ɹɛpˈtɪljən/ Relating to reptiles such as snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. Meaning Off Sound Off

retriever C2

/ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ a gun dog trained to find and bring back shot game, or a dog belonging to one of the breeds developed for that work Meaning Off Sound Off

larva C2

/ˈlɑɹ.və/ an immature form of an insect, amphibian, or other animal, usually very different from the adult Meaning Off Sound Off

carnivorous C2

/kɑɹˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ relating to or characteristic of carnivores Meaning Off Sound Off

cheep C2

/tʃiːp/ a short, high-pitched cry made by a young bird or another small animal Meaning Off Sound Off

songbird C2

/ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ a bird known for a musical call or song Meaning Off Sound Off

carnivore C2

/ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.voɹ/ any animal that feeds on flesh Meaning Off Sound Off

shoal C2

/ʃəʊl/ A large group of fish swimming together. Meaning Off Sound Off

whinny C2

/ˈwɪn.i/ a gentle or relatively high-pitched neigh made by a horse Meaning Off Sound Off

girth C2

/ɡɝθ/ stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place Meaning Off Sound Off

lapdog C2

/ˈlæpˌdɔɡ/ a small, tame dog that can be held comfortably on a person's lap Meaning Off Sound Off

anchovy C2

/ˈænt͡ʃoʊ.vi/ a small marine fish, especially one preserved in salt or oil and used for its strong savory flavor Meaning Off Sound Off

basset C2

/ˈbæsɪt/ a basset hound, a short-legged dog with long ears and a strong sense of smell Meaning Off Sound Off

woodcock C2

/ˈwʊdˌkɑk/ a stocky woodland wading bird of the genus Scolopax, with mottled plumage and a long slender bill Meaning Off Sound Off

bloodsucker C2

/ˈblʌdˌsʌkɚ/ an animal, especially a leech or biting insect, that feeds by sucking blood Meaning Off Sound Off

peregrine C2

/ˈperɪɡrɪn/ the peregrine falcon, a powerful and widely distributed bird of prey noted for its extremely fast dive Meaning Off Sound Off

teat C2

/tiːt/ the projecting part of a mammary gland through which milk is drawn by a young mammal Meaning Off Sound Off

menagerie C2

/məˈnædʒ.ɚ.i/ a collection of wild or unusual animals kept for exhibition Meaning Off Sound Off

horner C2

/ˈhɔrnɚ/ historical: a craftsperson who works animal horn into combs, vessels, handles, or other goods Meaning Off Sound Off

mastodon C2

/ˈmæs.tə.dɑn/ an extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut, distinguished from mammoths and elephants by the cone-shaped cusps on its molar teeth Meaning Off Sound Off

gaucho C2

/ˈɡaʊ.tʃoʊ/ a skilled horseman and cattle worker of the South American pampas, especially in Argentina and Uruguay Meaning Off Sound Off

emu C2

/ˈim(j)u/ large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller Meaning Off Sound Off

furlong C2

/ˈfɝː.lɔːŋ/ a unit of distance equal to one eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 201.168 metres, now used chiefly in horse racing Meaning Off Sound Off

avian C2

/ˈeɪvi.ən/ Relating to or typical of birds. Meaning Off Sound Off

meagre C2

/ˈmiːɡɚ/ An edible fish, of species Argyrosomus regius, of the family Sciaenidae, found from the Black Sea to the eastern Atlantic. Meaning Off Sound Off

bevy C2

/ˈbɛvi/ a flock of birds, especially when gathered close together on the ground Meaning Off Sound Off

rawhide C2

/ˈrɑː.haɪd/ animal hide, especially cattle hide, that has been cleaned but not tanned Meaning Off Sound Off

echidna C2

/əˈkɪdnə/ a spiny, toothless, egg-laying mammal of Australia and New Guinea that feeds mainly on ants and termites Meaning Off Sound Off

dachshund C2

/ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ a small dog of a German breed with a long body, very short legs, and long drooping ears Meaning Off Sound Off

minnow C2

/ˈmɪnoʊ/ a very small freshwater fish, especially the common Eurasian minnow Phoxinus phoxinus Meaning Off Sound Off

zoology C2

/zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ The branch of biology that studies animals. Meaning Off Sound Off

bonito C2

/bəˈniːtoʊ/ any of several swift marine fishes of the genus Sarda, related to mackerel and tuna and valued as food and sport fish Meaning Off Sound Off

cicada C2

/sɪˈkeɪdə/ a stout-bodied insect with large transparent wings, whose males produce a loud buzzing or clicking call Meaning Off Sound Off

offal C2

/ˈɔːfəl/ the edible internal organs and other trimmings of a butchered animal Meaning Off Sound Off

whelp C2

/wɛlp/ a young dog or wolf, or the young of certain other carnivorous mammals Meaning Off Sound Off

entomologist C2

/ˌen.t̬əˈmɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ a scientist who specializes in the study of insects Meaning Off Sound Off

zoological C2

/zoʊəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ of or relating to animals or animal groups Meaning Off Sound Off

dobbin C2

/ˈdɑbɪn/ dated: a quiet, patient horse used for ordinary farm work or transport Meaning Off Sound Off

anemone C2

/əˈnem.ə.ni/ a sea animal related to coral, with a cylindrical body and a ring of stinging tentacles Meaning Off Sound Off

zoologist C2

/zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ A scientist who studies animals. Meaning Off Sound Off