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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Either of two species of passerine bird in the genus Buphagus, endemic to the sub-Saharan African savanna.

Synonyms

All synonyms

ox-biter

Example

More examples

"The oxpecker attached itself to the giraffe."

Etymology

From ox + pecker.

Related phrases

red-billed oxpeckeryellow-billed oxpeckersub saharan africa

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