Mother Carey's chicken

ریشه

The term 'Mother Carey's chicken' is of unknown origin, but it is believed to be a corruption of 'Mother Cary's chick', referring to the Virgin Mary.

مثال

• We spotted a flock of Mother Carey's chickens during our boat trip.
• The sailors considered Mother Carey's chickens to be a sign of an approaching storm.
• Mother Carey's chickens are known for their ability to fly long distances over the ocean.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Spot Mother Carey's chickens Flock of Mother Carey's chickens Approaching storm Fly long distances