oscine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to songbirds (suborder Passeri).
noun
  1. Any bird of the suborder Passeri (the songbirds), which have better vocal control than other birds.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒ.saɪn/ /ˈɑ.saɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oscine.wav

Word forms

oscine oscines

Etymology

From Latin oscen (“songbird”).

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