parson bird en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɑɹsən ˌbɝd/ (General-American)
- /ˈpɑːs(ə)n bɜːd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From the two tufts of white feathers at the bird’s throat which resemble a parson’s clerical collar.
Meanings
- (archaic) Synonym of tui (“a species of honeyeater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, a bird which is endemic to New Zealand”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| parson birds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |