nuthatch

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various small passerine birds from the family Sittidae found throughout the Northern hemisphere that have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English nutthache affix from English nut (head, insane person) + English hatch.

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English

hatch

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