sugarbird

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the genus Promerops of passerine birds of southern Africa, with brownish plumage, the long downcurved bill typical of passerine nectar feeders, and long tail feathers.

Etymology

Compound from English sugar + English bird.

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English

bird

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