any plover bird that has ring-like markings around its neck
ringneck in American English
(ˈrɪŋˌnɛk)
US
noun
a ring-necked bird, snake, etc.
ringneck in American English
(ˈrɪŋˌnek)
noun
a ring-necked animal
Word origin
[1785–95, Amer.; ring1 + neck]This word is first recorded in the period 1785–95. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: breakup, fossilize, initiative, logrolling, nitrogen