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riflebird
(encz) | riflebird, n: |
Riflebird
(gcide) | Riflebird \Ri"fle*bird`\, n. (Zool.)
Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia
and New Guinea, of the genera Ptiloris and Craspidophora,
allied to the paradise birds.
[1913 Webster]
Note: The largest and best known species is {Ptiloris
paradisea} of Australia. Its general color is rich
velvety brown, glossed with lilac; the under parts are
varied with rich olive green, and the head, throat, and
two middle tail feathers are brilliant metallic green.
[1913 Webster] |
riflebird
(wn) | riflebird
n 1: velvety black Australian bird of paradise with green and
purple iridescence on head and tail [syn: riflebird,
Ptloris paradisea] |
| | podobné slovo | definícia |
Riflebird
(gcide) | Riflebird \Ri"fle*bird`\, n. (Zool.)
Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia
and New Guinea, of the genera Ptiloris and Craspidophora,
allied to the paradise birds.
[1913 Webster]
Note: The largest and best known species is {Ptiloris
paradisea} of Australia. Its general color is rich
velvety brown, glossed with lilac; the under parts are
varied with rich olive green, and the head, throat, and
two middle tail feathers are brilliant metallic green.
[1913 Webster] |
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