umbrellabird

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noun
Definitions
  • A bird in the genus Cephalopterus, found in rainforests of Central and South America, with a conspicuous crest on the top of their head, vaguely resembling an umbrella.

Etymology

Compound from English umbrella + English bird.

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English

bird

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