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widow bird

noun

widow bird

noun

  1. another name for whydah

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Word History and Origins

Origin of widow bird1

1765–75; translation of New Latin Vidua, name of the genus ( Latin: widow ). See whydah

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Example Sentences

It seems to be what is called the widow-bird, and is formidable to the kite.

Only the solitary "widow bird" hopped about hunting for insects and piping her mournful little note.

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