rainbird en · NOUN
Etymology
From rain + bird, from the sound of their call, a beautiful liquid gurgle rising and falling like water pouring from a bottle.
Meanings
- (South-Africa) Any of the coucal species Centropus supercilliosus, Centropus cupreicadus, Centropus senegalensis.
- (New-Zealand) A grey warbler (Gerygone igata).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rainbirds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |