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great kiskadee

great kis·ka·dee
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [greyt kis-kuh-dee]
    • /greɪt ˈkɪs kəˌdi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [greyt kis-kuh-dee]
    • /greɪt ˈkɪs kəˌdi/

Definition of great kiskadee words

  • noun great kiskadee any of several American flycatchers of the genus Pitangus, especially P. sulphuratus (great kiskadee) ranging from the southwest U.S. to Argentina and noted for their loud calls and aggressive nature. 1

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Origin of great kiskadee

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; said to be imitative

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great kiskadee popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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