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thrushlike — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : resembling a thrush (as in song or appearance) … Useful english dictionary
passeriform — /pas euhr euh fawrm , peuh ser euh /, adj. of or pertaining to the order Passeriformes; passerine. [ < NL Passeriformes, equiv. to L passer sparrow + iformes IFORMES] * * * ▪ bird Introduction also called passerine or perching bird any… … Universalium
dipper — /dip euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that dips. 2. a cuplike container with a long handle, used for dipping liquids. 3. (cap.) Astron. a. See Big Dipper. b. See Little Dipper. 4. Ornith. Also call … Universalium
turdoid — adj. thrushlike. Etymology: L turdus THRUSH(1) * * * ˈtərˌdȯid adjective Etymology: Latin turdus + English oid : thrushlike * * * turˈdoid adjective Thrush like • • • … Useful english dictionary
Babbler — Bab bler, n. 1. An idle talker; an irrational prater; a teller of secrets. [1913 Webster] Great babblers, or talkers, are not fit for trust. L Estrange. [1913 Webster] 2. A hound too noisy on finding a good scent. [1913 Webster] 3. (Zo[ o]l.) A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fly-catching thrush — Solitaire Sol i*taire , n. [F. See {Solitary}.] 1. A person who lives in solitude; a recluse; a hermit. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone. [1913 Webster] Diamond… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
invisible bird — Solitaire Sol i*taire , n. [F. See {Solitary}.] 1. A person who lives in solitude; a recluse; a hermit. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone. [1913 Webster] Diamond… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Myadestes sibilans — Solitaire Sol i*taire , n. [F. See {Solitary}.] 1. A person who lives in solitude; a recluse; a hermit. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone. [1913 Webster] Diamond… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pezophaps solitaria — Solitaire Sol i*taire , n. [F. See {Solitary}.] 1. A person who lives in solitude; a recluse; a hermit. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone. [1913 Webster] Diamond… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Solitaire — Sol i*taire , n. [F. See {Solitary}.] 1. A person who lives in solitude; a recluse; a hermit. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone. [1913 Webster] Diamond solitaires… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
