beefeater

English

noun
Definitions
  • An African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.
  • (obsolete) One who eats beef; a large, fleshy person; a well-fed servant.

Etymology

Compound from English beef + English eater.

Origin

English

eater

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