mockingbird

English

/ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/

noun
Definitions
  • A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.

Etymology

Compound from English mocking + English bird.

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English

bird

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