diock
US/ˈdaɪ.ɑk/
diock is the alternative form of dioch.
Meaning of dioch
Noun
dioch (plural diochs)
- An African weaverbird of the genus Quelea.
- From the trees comes the doleful cry of the black-faced dioch, and the weary rustle of galagos creeping back to their nests after a meticulous night's prowl.1982, TC Boyle, Water Music, Penguin, published 2006, page 146
- Synonyms:
- quelea
Forms of diock
| plural | diocks |
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Questions about diock
- What is diock the alternative form of?
- Diock is the alternative form of dioch.
- How do you pronounce diock?
- Diock is pronounced /ˈdaɪ.ɑk/ (US).
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