corncrake

== English == === Alternative forms === corn crake, corn-crake === Etymology === From corn +‎ crake. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɔːnkɹeɪk/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈkɔɹnˌkɹeɪk/ === Noun === corncrake (plural corncrakes) A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter. Synonyms: bean-crake (obsolete), landrail ==== Translations ====