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apostlebird
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a·pos·tle·bird
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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.
Also,
apostle bird
.
Origin:
1930–35;
apostle
+
bird
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