KINGBIRD


Meaning of KINGBIRD in English

/king"berrd'/ , n.

any of several American tyrant flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus, esp. T. tyrannus (eastern kingbird) , of North America, known for their pugnacious disposition toward predators. Also called bee martin .

[ 1770-80, Amer.; KING + BIRD ]

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