thornbill

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the passerine birds of the genus Acanthiza, native to Australia.
  • Any of the hummingbirds of the genera Chalcostigma and Ramphomicron, native to the Americas.

Etymology

Compound from English thorn + English bill (note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list).

Origin

English

bill

Gloss

note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list

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