SHELDRAKE Meaning and
Definition
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Sheldrake, noun:
1. A term used to refer to any of the various medium-sized to large, diving freshwater ducks belonging to the genus Tadorna, typically having colorful plumage. They are commonly found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Sheldrakes are known for their robust bodies, long necks, and colorful markings, with males often possessing more striking patterns than females. They primarily inhabit rivers, lakes, and estuaries, where they feed on aquatic plants, small invertebrates, and occasional small fish. Sheldrakes are migratory birds and can form large flocks during winter months. Their distinctive calls and displays are often associated with breeding rituals.
2. A term used in parapsychology and pseudoscience to refer to a fictional hypothetical species of aquatic creature purported to possess psychic or paranormal abilities. The concept of sheldrake in this context was popularized by British researcher and author Rupert Sheldrake. According to this belief, sheldrakes possess extrasensory perception (ESP) and display telepathic communication among themselves. However, this view is not supported by scientific evidence and is considered to be outside the realm of mainstream scientific understanding.
Overall, the term "sheldrake" is primarily associated with waterfowl, specifically the genus Tadorna, and only secondarily associated with unsubstantiated paranormal claims within certain pseudoscientific circles.
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A party-coloured fowl of the duck kind.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SHELDRAKE
- aheldrake
- zheldrake
- xheldrake
- dheldrake
- eheldrake
- wheldrake
- sgeldrake
- sbeldrake
- sneldrake
- sjeldrake
- sueldrake
- syeldrake
- shwldrake
- shsldrake
- shdldrake
- shrldrake
- sh4ldrake
- sh3ldrake
- shekdrake
- sheldraoe
Etymology of SHELDRAKE
The word "sheldrake" is derived from the Old English word "sceldrake", which combines "scel" (meaning "variegated" or "spotted") and "drake" (meaning "male duck"). The word refers to a breed of duck known for its colorful plumage, primarily the Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna).
Similar spelling words for SHELDRAKE
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