"sugarbird" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sugarbirds [plural]
Etymology: sugar + bird Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sugar|bird}} sugar + bird Head templates: {{en-noun}} sugarbird (plural sugarbirds)
  1. Any of the genus Promerops of passerine birds of southern Africa, with brownish plumage, the long downcurved bill typical of passerine nectar feeders, and long tail feathers. Wikipedia link: sugarbird Categories (lifeform): Perching birds

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