mynah

noun

my·nah | \ˈmī-nə

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variants: or myna

Definition of mynah

: any of various Asian starlings (especially genera Acridotheres, Gracula, and Sturnus) especially : a dark brown slightly crested bird (A. tristis) of southeastern Asia with a white tail tip and wing markings and bright yellow bill and feet — compare hill mynah

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Folktales and royal texts are replete with mynahs, parrots, and pigeons that adorned imperial courts and entertained wealthy families. — National Geographic, "Dyed but Alive, Disguised Birds Skirt Laws and Fetch High Prices," 10 Sep. 2016

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mynah

noun

English Language Learners Definition of mynah

: a black bird from Asia that is often kept as a pet and trained to copy the sounds of words

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mynah

noun

my·nah

variants: or myna \ˈmī-nə \

Kids Definition of mynah

: an Asian bird that is related to the starling and can be trained to mimic words

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