apostlebird

a·pos·tle·bird

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-pos-uh l-burd]
- /əˈpɒs əlˌbɜrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-pos-uh l-burd]
- /əˈpɒs əlˌbɜrd/

Definitions of apostlebird word

noun apostlebird an omnivorous bird, Struthidea cinerea, of eastern Australia, that has chiefly dark gray-brown plumage with white tail markings and is noted for its habit of traveling in groups of about 12 related individuals. 1
noun apostlebird A gregarious gray and brown bird native to Australia, Struthidea cinerea. 0

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Origin of apostlebird

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; apostle + bird

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apostlebird popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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