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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: wheatearOne entry found. Main Entry: wheat·ear Pronunciation: \ˈhwēt-ˌir, ˈwēt-\ Function: noun Etymology: back-formation from earlier wheatears wheatear, probably by folk etymology or euphemism from white + arse Date: 1591 : any of various small thrushes (genus Oenanthe); especially : a white-rumped one (O. oenanthe) of northern North America and the Old World 
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