wheatear

noun5

1. •
   Any of various passerine birds of the genus Oenanthe that feed on insects,

   • What abundance of Hens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Pigeons, and Larks? [...] Maychit, Stint, Sea-Plover, Pewits, Redshanks, Rayles, and Wheat-ears, Herrons, Cranes, Bitterns, Bustards, Puffins, God-wits, — 1669
2. •
   especially, the northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
3. •
   An ear of wheat.
4. •
   A decorative pattern resembling an ear of wheat.
5. •
   An anomalous form of carnation, producing small green ears instead of flowers.