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Definition of earthcreeper

earthcreeper

/ˈɜːrθˌkriːpər/
earth · creep · er
Plural:earthcreepers
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earthcreeper Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of South American birds in the ovenbird family (Furnariidae), characterized by their terrestrial habits, drab brown plumage, and long, often downcurved bills adapted for foraging on the ground in the Andes and Patagonia.

Example

"The scale-throated earthcreeper is often spotted running rapidly across the rocky slopes of the high Andes in search of insects."

• Nearby Words

earless lizard
earring
earth snake
earthcreeper
eartheater
earthflax
earthnut pea

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'earth' and 'creeper', named for the bird's predominantly terrestrial lifestyle and habit of foraging directly on the ground.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earthcreeper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earthcreeper
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