bird of paradise

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bird of paradise

Definition of BIRD OF PARADISE

: any of numerous brilliantly colored plumed oscine birds (family Paradisaeidae) chiefly of New Guinea and neighboring islands

First Known Use of BIRD OF PARADISE

1595

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