English Explanatory Dictionary

year-bird

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Blyth's hornbill (Rhyticeros plicatus)

Word forms

year-bird year-birds

Etymology

From the old idea that a new wreath was added to its casque every year. Compare Dutch jaarvogel.

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