grassquit

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several small tropical birds now placed in the tanager family Thraupidae (but previously in Emberizidae), common in the West Indies and in countries of Central Central and South America around the Caribbean Sea.

Etymology

Compound from English grass + English quit (small passerine bird).

Origin

English

quit

Gloss

small passerine bird

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