English Explanatory Dictionary

nine-killer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The northern shrike (Lanius borealis).

Word forms

nine-killer nine-killers

Etymology

The bird was believed to kill and impale on thorns nine birds, etc., in succession.

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