noun
Meaning 1
A horse with the habit of windsucking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
windsucker
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Pronunciation
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General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈwɪndsʌkə(ɹ)/
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noun
Meaning 2
Synonym of windfucker.
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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noun
Meaning 3
Synonym of windfucker.
A term of abuse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, derogatory
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History
Etymology
From wind + sucker. Where the bird or term of abuse sense is concerned, some believe the word is a recent bowdlerization of windfucker; however, it appears since at least the 17th century. See the etymology of windfucker.