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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any member of species of genera Estrilda, Coccopygia, Brunhilda, Glaucestrilda, Amandava, Granatina, and Uraeginthus of family Estrildidae of passerine birds.

Etymology

From wax + bill.

Related phrases

Anambra waxbillArabian waxbillCinderella waxbillblack-cheeked waxbillblack-crowned waxbillblack-headed waxbillblack-lored waxbillblack-rumped waxbillblack-tailed waxbillcommon waxbillcrimson-rumped waxbillfawn-breasted waxbill

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