Meaning
Any of the small, mostly black and white North American songbirds of the genus Poecile of the family Paridae.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Apparent onomatopoeia from these birds' calls having a distinctive “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” sound, possibly influenced by chick or chicken.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
titmagpie
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: