weaverbird
weaverbird · weaverbirds
Ploceidae, the family most commonly known by this nameAny of various Old World passerine birds in either of two families known for building nests of intricately woven vegetation.: Ploceidae, the family most commonly known by this name
Meaning
2 sensesAny of various Old World passerine birds in either of two families known for building nests of intricately woven vegetation.
Ploceidae, the family most commonly known by this name
The family Estrildidae, better known as estrildid finches or weaver finches
More definitions
- finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From weaver + bird.From weaver + bird.
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Forms
plural: weaverbirds| Singular | weaverbird |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsPloceidae:weaver
Estrildidae:estrildid finchweaver finch
Close in meaning
- finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests:weaverweaver finch