Aegithalos

Pronunciation: /ˌiːdʒɪˈθeɪlɒs/

Definitions of aegithalos

noun a small passerine bird of the genus Aegithalos, typically with a long tail and active habits

Example Sentences

A1 An aegithalos is a small bird with a long tail.

A2 The aegithalos is known for its melodious song.

B1 During the winter, the aegithalos can be seen in gardens searching for food.

B2 Bird watchers enjoy spotting the aegithalos in its natural habitat.

C1 The aegithalos is a common sight in European woodlands.

C2 Ornithologists study the behavior of the aegithalos to better understand its ecology.

Examples of aegithalos in a Sentence

formal The aegithalos is a small, insect-eating bird found in Europe and Asia.

informal I saw a cute little aegithalos hopping around in the garden.

slang That aegithalos is so tiny, it's like a flying cotton ball!

figurative Her singing voice was as melodious as an aegithalos chirping in the morning.

Grammatical Forms of aegithalos

• past tense: aegithalosed
• plural: aegithaloses
• comparative: more aegithalos
• superlative: most aegithalos
• present tense: aegithalos
• future tense: will aegithalos
• perfect tense: has aegithalosed
• continuous tense: is aegithalosing
• singular: aegithalos
• positive degree: aegithalos
• infinitive: to aegithalos
• gerund: aegithalosing
• participle: aegithalosed

Origin and Evolution of aegithalos

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aegithalos' originated from ancient Greek

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small bird, the word 'aegithalos' has evolved to represent a genus of birds known as long-tailed tits in modern taxonomy.