kingfisher

English

/ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various birds of the suborder (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

Etymology

Compound from English king + English fisher.

Origin

English

fisher

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