thornbird en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From thorn + bird.
Meanings
- Any bird of the species of genus Phacellodomus.
- (archaic) A small South American bird (Anumbius annumbi) that builds a large and complex nest of twigs and thorns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thornbirds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
little thornbird · orange-breasted thornbird · orange-eyed thornbird · rufous-fronted thornbird · spot-breasted thornbird · greater thornbird · chestnut-backed thornbird · plain thornbird · freckle-breasted thornbird · streak-fronted thornbird