swordbill

English

noun
Definitions
  • A hummingbird, , with a very long, slender bill, exceeding the length of the body of the bird.

Etymology

Compound from English sword + English bill (note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list).

Origin

English

bill

Gloss

note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list

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