yaffle Meaning, Definition & Usage

Yaf"fle noun

Etymology

Probably imitative of its call or cry.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) The European green woodpecker (Picus, ∨ Genius, viridis). It is noted for its loud laughlike note. Called also eccle, hewhole, highhoe, laughing bird, popinjay, rain bird, yaffil, yaffler, yaffingale, yappingale, yackel, and woodhack.