"friarbird" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈfɹʌɪəbəːd/ [UK] Forms: friarbirds [plural]
Etymology: From friar + bird. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|friar|bird}} friar + bird Head templates: {{en-noun}} friarbird (plural friarbirds)
  1. Any of several species of large Australian honeyeaters in the genus Philemon. Wikipedia link: Friarbird#Taxonomy, friarbird Categories (lifeform): Honeyeaters Synonyms: leatherhead, friar bird Derived forms: helmeted friarbird, little friarbird

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