rainbird
noun
rain·bird
ˈrān-ˌbərd 
: any of various birds (especially of the family Cuculidae) whose cries are popularly believed to forecast rain
Word History
First Known Use
1555, in the meaning defined above
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“Rainbird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainbird. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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