bird·bath

[burd-bath, -bahth]
noun, plural bird·baths [burd-bathz, -bahthz, -baths, -bahths] .
a basin or tublike garden ornament for birds to drink from or bathe in.

Origin:
1890–95; bird + bath1

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birdbath (ˈbɜːdˌbɑːθ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a small basin or trough for birds to bathe in, usually in a garden

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