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lyrebird

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lyre⋅bird

  [lahyuhr-burd]
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–noun
an Australian passerine bird of the genus Menura, the male of which has a long tail that is lyrate when spread.
Origin:
1825–35; lyre + bird
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lyre·bird   (līr'bûrd')   
n.  Either of two Australian birds of the genus Menura, the male of which has long tail feathers that are spread in a lyre-shaped display during courtship.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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