whip-tom-kelly

English

Etymology

In imitation of its notes.

Noun

whip-tom-kelly (plural not attested)

  1. (archaic) A vireo (Vireo altiloquus) native to the West Indies and Florida.
    Synonyms: black-whiskered vireo, red-eyed flycatcher

References

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