parson bird
parson bird · parson birds
Synonym of tuiSynonym of tui (“a species of honeyeater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, a bird which is endemic to New Zealand”).
UK/ˈpɑːs(ə)n bɜːd/US/ˈpɑɹsən ˌbɝd/
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)Synonym of tui (“a species of honeyeater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, a bird which is endemic to New Zealand”).
Origin
From the two tufts of white feathers at the bird’s throat which resemble a parson’s clericFrom the two tufts of white feathers at the bird’s throat which resemble a parson’s clerical collar.
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Forms
plural: parson birds| Singular | parson bird |
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