ruddock
pronunciation
How to pronounce ruddock in British English:
UK ['rʌdək]
How to pronounce ruddock in American English:
US ['rʌdək]
Word Origin
- ruddock (n.)
- "robin," late Old English rudduc, from rudu "red color," related to read (see red (adj.1)) + diminutive suffix.
Example
- 1. " It is consistent with government policy on the issue , which is informed by the latest science and assessments of peer-reviewed , scientific literature made by the intergovernmental panel on climate change ( ipcc ) , and other international bodies , " said the energy and climate change minister joan ruddock .