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Definition of bristlebill

bristlebill

/ˈbrɪs.əl.bɪl/
bris · tle · bill
Plural:bristlebills
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bristlebill Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of African songbirds in the genus Bleda (family Pycnonotidae), characterized by conspicuous bristle-like feathers at the base of the beak and typically found in tropical forest undergrowth.

Example

"During our ornithological survey in the Ugandan rainforest, we spotted a red-tailed bristlebill foraging quietly in the dense understory."

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• Nearby Words

briskly
briskness
bristle
bristlebill
bristlebird
bristlegrass
bristlehead

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'bristle' and 'bill', referring directly to the prominent bristle-like feathers located at the base of this bird's beak.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bristlebill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bristlebill
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