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kingfisher

king·fis·her

UK/ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/ US/ˈkɪˌŋfɪʃɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish

Origin

Originally king's fisher, from Middle English kyngys fyschare; equivalent to king + fisher. So named for obscure reasons.

Phrases

  • banded kingfisher
  • beach kingfisher
  • belted kingfisher
  • blue-banded kingfisher
  • blue-capped kingfisher
  • blue-eared kingfisher
  • brown kingfisher
  • common kingfisher

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