Meaning of bumbarrel | Babel Free
Examples
“One of Britain's most charming small birds, once known as the bumbarrel, has entered the garden birdwatch top 10 for the first time. The tiny long-tailed tit is so small – the tail is longer than the body – that it is very vulnerable to cold weather.”
“‘Bumbarrel’ is an old name⟳ for the long-tailed tit, everyone's favourite garden bird. And the reason⟳ they're called that is for the shape⟳ of their nest.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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