waxbill

English

Etymology

From wax +‎ bill.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwæksˌbɪl/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

waxbill (plural waxbills)

  1. Any member of species of genera Estrilda, Coccopygia, Brunhilda, Glaucestrilda, Amandava, Granatina, and Uraeginthus of family Estrildidae of passerine birds.

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See also

  • wax-billed

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