TOWHEE

towhee

(noun) any of numerous long-tailed American finches

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

towhee (plural towhees)

Any of several species of birds of the genera Pipilo and Melozone.

Usage notes

The taxonomical classification varies. Some authorities place all towhees in Pipilo, others place some in Melozone.

Source: Wiktionary


To*whee", n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The chewink.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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