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Tiaris

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Ti·​ar·​is | \ tēˈa(a)rə̇s \

Definition of Tiaris

: a genus of tropical American finches (family Fringillidae) often with bright yellow markings about the head — see grassquit

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History and Etymology for Tiaris

New Latin, from Latin tiara

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“Tiaris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tiaris. Accessed 28 Jan. 2021.

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