organbird

organbird
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : a Tasmanian magpie (Gymnorhina hyperleuca) whose discordant notes suggest an organ out of tune
2. : a wren (Leucolepis arada) of northern So. America

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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