pewee

noun

pe·wee | \ˈpē-(ˌ)wē

\

Definition of pewee

: any of various small largely gray or olive-colored American flycatchers (genus Contopus)

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The wooded areas hold Eastern wood-pewees, summer tanagers and red-eyed vireos. — Taylor Piephoff, charlotteobserver, "Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge is a perfect spot for leisurely birding | Charlotte Observer," 4 May 2018 The migrant wildlife is gone, the pewees, vireos and wood thrushes all far to the south by now. — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, "‘It’s so still’: A winter solstice filled with peace at the National Arboretum," 23 Dec. 2017

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pewee

noun

pe·wee | \ˈpē-ˌwē

\

Kids Definition of pewee

: a small grayish or greenish brown bird that eats flying insects

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