boatbill

English

noun
Definitions
  • A form of heron, Cochlearius cochlearius, native to Central and South America
  • Either of two species of passerine birds in the genus Machaerirhynchus

Etymology

Compound from English boat + 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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