silvereye en · NOUN
Etymology
From silver + eye.
Meanings
- A very small passerine bird, of species Zosterops lateralis, native to Australia, New Zealand, and nearby Pacific islands, having a ring of silvery feathers around the eye.
- Any of several birds of the genus Zosterops having a ring of white feathers around the eyes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| silvereyes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
zosteropid (various species of Zosterops) · white-eye (various species of Zosterops) · blightbird (Zosterops lateralis) · wax-eye (Zosterops lateralis) · tauhou (Zosterops lateralis)
Translations (1)
mi tauhou (Zosterops lateralis)