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Definition of berrypecker

berrypecker

/ˈbɛr.iˌpɛk.ər/
ber · ry · peck · er
Plural:berrypeckers
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berrypecker Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small songbirds endemic to the forests of New Guinea, belonging primarily to the family Melanocharitidae, characterized by their diet of small fruits and berries.

Example

"During the ornithological expedition in New Guinea, the researchers observed a fan-tailed berrypecker foraging in the dense canopy."

• Nearby Words

berried
berry
berrylike
berrypecker
berserk
berserker
berth

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of the English words 'berry' and 'pecker', originally coined to describe the bird's characteristic diet and feeding behavior.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Berrypecker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/berrypecker
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