MYNAS

Noun

mynas

plural of myna

Source: Wiktionary


MYNA

My"na, n. Etym: [See Mino bird.] (Zoƶl.)

Definition: Any one of numerous species of Asiatic starlings of the genera Acridotheres, Sturnopastor, Sturnia, Gracula, and allied genera. In habits they resemble the European starlings, and like them are often caged and taught to talk. See Hill myna, under Hill, and Mino bird. [Spelt also mynah.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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