"apostlebird" meaning in All languages combined

See apostlebird on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: apostlebirds [plural]
Etymology: From apostle + bird; so named because they are often seen in groups of twelve, the same number as the original apostles of Jesus. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|apostle|bird}} apostle + bird Head templates: {{en-noun}} apostlebird (plural apostlebirds)
  1. A gregarious gray and brown bird native to Australia, Struthidea cinerea Categories (lifeform): Corvoid birds
    Sense id: en-apostlebird-en-noun-66PszC-n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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