adzebill

English

noun
Definitions
  • Either of two bird species of the extinct family , once endemic to New Zealand.

Etymology

Compound from English adze + English bill (note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list).

Origin

English

bill

Gloss

note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list

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