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parulid

adjective
paru·lid | \ ˈpar(y)ələ̇d , pəˈrül- \

Definition of parulid 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Parulidae

parulid

noun
plural -s

Definition of parulid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a bird of the family Parulidae : wood warbler

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