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单词 ricebird
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Definition of ricebird in English:

ricebird

noun ˈrʌɪsbəːd
  • 1The bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, flocks of which often frequent rice fields while on migration.

  • 2Any of various other birds, especially songbirds, (supposedly) found in rice fields.

  • 3The Java sparrow, Padda oryzivora (family Estrildidae), which frequents rice fields in Asia and is popular as a cage bird.

Origin

Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From rice + bird.

Definition of ricebird in US English:

ricebird

nounˈrʌɪsbəːd
  • 1The bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, flocks of which often frequent rice fields while on migration.

  • 2Any of various other birds, especially songbirds, (supposedly) found in rice fields.

  • 3The Java sparrow, Padda oryzivora (family Estrildidae), which frequents rice fields in Asia and is popular as a cage bird.

Origin

Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From rice + bird.

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