violetear

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the American hummingbirds of the genus Colibri, whose males have a violet-blue patch running back and down from the eye.

Etymology

Compound from English violet + English ear (fruiting body of grain, auditory organ).

Origin

English

ear

Gloss

fruiting body of grain, auditory organ

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