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Definition of bristlebird

bristlebird

/ˈbrɪs.əl.bɜːrd/
bris · tle · bird
Plural:bristlebirds
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bristlebird Lexical Profile

bristlebird Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian Any of three species of secretive, ground-dwelling songbirds belonging to the genus Dasyornis, endemic to coastal and sub-coastal regions of southern Australia and distinguished by the prominent, stiff bristle-like feathers around the base of their bills.

Example

"Conservationists are working to protect the shrinking coastal heathland habitat of the endangered eastern bristlebird."

• Nearby Words

brisbane river
brisket
bristlebill
bristlebird
bristlegrass
bristlehead
bristlemouth

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by compounding the English words 'bristle' and 'bird', referring to the prominent, stiff, bristle-like feathers located at the base of the 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 Bristlebird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bristlebird
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