riflebird, Ptloris paradisea
(noun) velvety black Australian bird of paradise with green and purple iridescence on head and tail
Source: WordNet® 3.1
riflebird (plural riflebirds)
Any of four species of birds of paradise in the genus Ptiloris.
Source: Wiktionary
Ri"fle*bird`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia and New Guinea, of the genera Ptiloris and Craspidophora, allied to the paradise birds.
Note: The largest and best known species is Ptiloris paradisea of Australia. Its general color is rich velvety brown, glossed with lilac; the under parts are varied with rich olive green, and the head, throat, and two middle tail feathers are brilliant metallic green.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 June 2025
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
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