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Webster 1913 Edition


Thornbird

Thorn′birdˊ

,
Noun.
(Zool.)
A small South American bird (
Anumbius anumbii
) allied to the ovenbirds of the genus
Furnarius
). It builds a very large and complex nest of twigs and thorns in a bush or tree.

Definition 2024


thornbird

thornbird

English

Noun

thornbird (plural thornbirds)

  1. A small South American bird (Anumbius anumbi) that builds a large and complex nest of twigs and thorns.

Synonyms

  • firewood-gatherer