English Explanatory Dictionary

waxbill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any member of species of genera Estrilda, Coccopygia, Brunhilda, Glaucestrilda, Amandava, Granatina, and Uraeginthus of family Estrildidae of passerine birds.

Pronunciation

/ˈwæksˌbɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-waxbill.wav

Word forms

waxbill waxbills

Etymology

From wax + bill.

Related words

wax-billed

Derived words

Anambra waxbill Arabian waxbill black-cheeked waxbill black-crowned waxbill black-headed waxbill black-lored waxbill black-rumped waxbill black-tailed waxbill Cinderella waxbill common waxbill crimson-rumped waxbill fawn-breasted waxbill gray waxbill grey waxbill lavender waxbill orange-cheeked waxbill red-rumped waxbill red waxbill rosy-rumped waxbill swee waxbill violet-eared waxbill yellow-bellied waxbill zebra waxbill

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