spinebill en · NOUN
Etymology
From spine + bill, possibly as a calque of translingual Acanthorhynchus, which was coined at around the same time.
Meanings
- Either of the Australian birds of the genus Acanthorhynchus, types of honeyeaters.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spinebills | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| spine-bill | alternative | lexicographic |