Heres the requested information on "ouzel":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A bird of the thrush family, typically with dark plumage and a melodious song.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈuːz(ə)l/, UK: /ˈaʊz(ə)l/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "ouzel" originated from Middle English "osel" which means "blackbird". It was first recorded in English in the 14th century. The word is still used today to refer to birds of the thrush family, which includes species such as the European blackbird and the American robin.
5. Synonyms: Thrush, Blackbird, Songbird.
6. Related Words: Thrush, Robin, Finch.
7. Example Sentences:
- The ouzels song filled the forest with its sweet melody.
- The European blackbird is a type of ouzel found in Europe and Asia.
- The American robin is a common ouzel found throughout North America.
- The thrush family, which includes the ouzel, is known for its beautiful singing.
- The ouzels dark plumage makes it well-suited for blending into its natural habitat.