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Definition of awlbill

awlbill

/ˈɔːl.bɪl/
awl · bill
Plural:awlbills
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awlbill Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A rare species of South American hummingbird (Avocettula recurvirostris), native to the Guiana Shield and Amazon basin, characterized by a distinctive slender, sharply upturned bill resembling an awl.

Example

"The fiery-tailed awlbill uses its uniquely curved beak to extract nectar from deep, tubular flowers."

• Nearby Words

awash
awatere
awl
awlbill
awu
ax
axle

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'awl' (referring to a sharp, pointed leatherworking tool) and 'bill' (the beak of a bird), describing the distinctively upturned shape of this hummingbird's beak.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Awlbill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/awlbill
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