lyrebird

lyre·bird

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lahyuh r-burd]
- /ˈlaɪərˌbɜrd/
- /ˈlaɪə.bɜːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahyuh r-burd]
- /ˈlaɪərˌbɜrd/

Definitions of lyrebird word

noun lyrebird an Australian passerine bird of the genus Menura, the male of which has a long tail that is lyrate when spread. 1
noun lyrebird A large Australian songbird, the male of which has a long, lyre-shaped tail and is noted for his remarkable song and display. 1
noun lyrebird either of two pheasant-like Australian birds, Menura superba and M. alberti, constituting the family Menuridae: during courtship displays, the male spreads its tail into the shape of a lyre 0
noun lyrebird any of a family (Menuridae) of Australian passerine birds: the long tail feathers of the male resemble a lyre when spread 0

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Origin of lyrebird

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; lyre + bird

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lyrebird popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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