accentor

English

/əkˈsɛntə/, /ək.ˈsɛn.tɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • Any bird of the Eurasian genus Prunella, such as the dunnock.
  • (obsolete) The ovenbird, .
  • (music) One who sings the leading part; the director or leader.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin accentor (one who sings with another) suffix from English accent.

Origin

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