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Mother Carey is plucking her chickens

Mother Carey is plucking her chickens

It is snowing. This phrase alludes to "Mother Carey's chickens," which is what sailors call birds they believe are indicative of poor weather. Bundle up, men—Mother Carey is plucking her chickens, so we're in for another rough day on the trail.
See also: Carey, chicken, mother, pluck

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ParvatiPAHR-vah-teeHinduism, Indian, Hindi
BambiBAM-beeEnglish
Basim-Arabic
Faruq-Arabic
DonalDO-nalIrish
Honorine-French
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