apostlebird
or apos·tle bird
[ uh-pos-uhl-burd ]
noun
an omnivorous bird, Struthidea cinerea, of eastern Australia, that has chiefly dark gray-brown plumage with white tail markings and is noted for its habit of traveling in groups of about 12 related individuals.
Origin of apostlebird
1Words Nearby apostlebird
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British Dictionary definitions for apostle bird
apostle bird
noun
a gregarious grey-and-brown Australian nest-building bird, Struthidea cinerea
Origin of apostle bird
1C20: so called for its apparent habit of congregating in groups of twelve
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