butcherbird

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) Any of the shrikes in the genus Lanius.
  • (South Africa) The , .
  • Any of the magpie-like birds in the genus Cracticus.

Etymology

Compound from English butcher + English bird.

Origin

English

bird

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