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cow|bird — «KOW BURD», noun. a small North American blackbird, often found with cattle. Most cowbirds lay their eggs in the nests of other birds … Useful english dictionary
Cowbird — Cow bird ( b[ e]rd ), n. (Zo[ o]l.) The cow blackbird ({Molothrus ater}), an American starling. Like the European cuckoo, it builds no nest, but lays its eggs in the nests of other birds; so called because frequently associated with cattle. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Molothrus ater — Cowbird Cow bird ( b[ e]rd ), n. (Zo[ o]l.) The cow blackbird ({Molothrus ater}), an American starling. Like the European cuckoo, it builds no nest, but lays its eggs in the nests of other birds; so called because frequently associated with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cowbird — /ˈkaʊbɜd/ (say kowberd) noun any of the American blackbirds of the genus Molothrus, especially M. ater of North America (so called because they accompany cattle). Also, cow blackbird, cow bunting …
Oxbiter — Ox bit er, n. (Zo[ o]l.) The cow blackbird. [Local, U. S.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cowbird — cow•bird [[t]ˈkaʊˌbɜrd[/t]] n. orn any blackbird of the genera Molothrus and Schapidura, noted for their brood parasitism, esp. the common North American species M. ater[/ex] • Etymology: 1795–1805, amer … From formal English to slang
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