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- US Pronunciation
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- [king-burd]
- /ˈkɪŋˌbɜrd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [king-burd]
- /ˈkɪŋˌbɜrd/
Definitions of kingbird word
- noun kingbird any of several American tyrant flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus, especially T. tyrannus (eastern kingbird) of North America, known for their pugnacious disposition toward predators. 1
- noun kingbird A large American tyrant flycatcher, typically with a gray head and back and yellowish or white underparts. 1
- noun kingbird any of several large American flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus, esp T. tyrannus (eastern kingbird or bee martin) 0
- noun kingbird any of several aggressive tyrant flycatchers (genus Tyrannus) of the U.S. and Canada 0
- noun kingbird A group of large insectivorous passerine birds of the genus Tyrannus. 0
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Origin of kingbird
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1770-80; king + bird
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Parts of speech for Kingbird
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kingbird popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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