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What's The Definition Of Ringneck?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ringneck: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ringneck: See Also | Ringneck In Webster's Dictionary \Ring"neck`\, n.
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of small plovers of
the genus {[AE]gialitis}, having a ring around the neck.
The ring is black in summer, but becomes brown or gray in
winter. The semipalmated plover ({[AE]. semipalmata}) and
the piping plover ({[AE]. meloda}) are common North
American species. Called also {ring plover}, and
{ring-necked plover}.
2. (Zo["o]l.) The ring-necked duck.
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