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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any bird of the genus Molothrus. The cowbirds are brood parasites.
2. 2
   North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

magpie

Etymology

From cow + bird, as they are often seen near cattle.

Related phrases

shiny cowbirdbrood parasite

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