catbird

English

/ˈkatbəːd/

noun
Definitions
  • Either of two species of American mockingbird relatives, the , , and the , .
  • Any of four species of Australasian bowerbirds of the genera Ailuroedus and Scenopoeetes.
  • A babbler-like bird from eastern Africa, .

Etymology

Compound from English cat (former derogatory term for a person) + English bird.

Origin

English

bird

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