Zugunruhe

(tso͝okˈo͝on-ro͞oˌhə)

noun

The migratory drive in animals, especially birds.

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: : Zug, a pulling, move, migration; see zugzwang

Origin: + Unruhe (from Middle High German unruowe, from Old High German unruowa : un-, not; see ne in Indo-European roots + ruowa, rest)

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