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Definition of phoebe
: any of a genus (Sayornis) of the tyrant flycatcher family; especially : a flycatcher (S. phoebe) of the eastern U.S. that has a slight crest and is plain grayish brown above and yellowish white below
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Origin and Etymology of phoebe
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Origin and Etymology of phoebe
Latin, from Greek Phoibē, from phoibē, feminine of phoibos
PHOEBE Defined for Kids
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Definition of phoebe for Students
: a small grayish brown bird that eats flying insects
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