cowbird en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From cow + bird, as they are often seen near cattle, feeding on insects stirred up by the hooves and those attracted to the manure, as well as fermented grains from the manure.
Meanings
- Any bird of the genus Molothrus. The cowbirds are brood parasites.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cowbirds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
organism · creature · animal · bird · vertebrate
Translations (9)
sv kostare (bird of the genus Molothrus) · nl koevogel (bird of the genus Molothrus) · de Kuhstärling (bird of the genus Molothrus) · pdt Kossenmalkja (bird of the genus Molothrus) · pl starzyk (bird of the genus Molothrus) · nv chʼagiiłbáhí (bird of the genus Molothrus) · fi hohtoturpiaali (bird of the genus Molothrus) · hu gulyajáró (bird of the genus Molothrus) · es tordo (bird of the genus Molothrus)