stinkbird

stinkbird
noun
crested ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings
Hypernyms: ↑gallinaceous bird, ↑gallinacean
Member Holonyms: ↑Opisthocomus, ↑genus Opisthocomus

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : hoatzin
2. : any of various birds (as some wrens and sparrows) that leave a strong scent which may distract or confuse a bird dog

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stinkˈbird see ↑hoatzin
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Main Entry:stink

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  • hoactzin — noun crested ill smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings • Syn: ↑hoatzin, ↑stinkbird, ↑Opisthocomus hoazin • Hypernyms: ↑gallinaceous bird, ↑gallinacean • Member Holonyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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