Friarbird
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹʌɪəbəːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Friarbird is a noun meaning Any of several species of large Australian honeyeaters in the genus Philemon.
Meaning
Any of several species of large Australian honeyeaters in the genus Philemon.
Example Sentences
The friar birds drove their beaks into the sweet white flesh of Bacchus Marsh apples.
From the sandalwood ridge behind him a friarbird repeated its ardent call again and again, warning off the intruders. Ar-coo! Ar-coo! Ar-coo!
Word Forms
- friarbirds
- friar bird
Synonyms for friarbird
Depending on context, synonyms include leatherhead.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include figbird, philepittid, moonbeam, miner, grassfinch, hermit-bird.
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