Kingbird

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A group of large insectivorous passerine birds of the genus Tyrannus.
  2. 2
    large American flycatcher wordnet

Synonyms

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magpietyrannus tyrannus

Example

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"The latest arrival is the Loggerhead Kingbird, a small insect-eating bird that is native to parts of the Caribbean."

Etymology

From king + bird.

Related phrases

loggerhead kingbird

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