lyrebird

lyre·bird

noun \-ˌbərd\

Definition of LYREBIRD

: either of two Australian passerine birds (genus Menura) distinguished in the male by very long tail feathers displayed in the shape of a lyre during courtship

Illustration of LYREBIRD

First Known Use of LYREBIRD

1834

Rhymes with LYREBIRD

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