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throated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈθɹoʊtɪd// UK //θɹˈəʊtɪd// throat·ed

adj. having a specific type of throat, usually referring to the color or shape of a bird's neck.

adj. possessing a particular throat or neck, typically used in biological or ornithological contexts to describe plumage or anatomy.


SIMPLE

The bird has a bright red throated.

CONTEXTUAL

The ornithologist noted that the male bird has a distinctively white throated compared to the females.

COMPLEX

While the species is generally recognized for its vibrant plumage, the specific throated variation is rare and often mistaken for a different subspecies during the breeding season.

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