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Definition of junco

junco

/ˈdʒʌŋkoʊ/
jun · co
Plural:juncos
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junco Lexical Profile

junco Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of several small North American sparrows of the genus Junco, typically having gray or brown upperparts, a white belly, and distinctive white outer tail feathers that flash during flight.

Example

"During the winter, a flock of dark-eyed juncos frequently visited our backyard bird feeder to forage for fallen seeds."

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• Rhymes for junco

• Nearby Words

jumper
jumping viper
jumpsuit
junco
junction
juneau
juneberry

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'junco' (rush, reed), which derives from Latin 'iuncus'. The bird was likely named for its frequent association with reedy habitats and thickets.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Junco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/junco
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