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Definition of bronzewing

bronzewing

/ˈbrɒnz.wɪŋ/
bronze · wing
Plural:bronzewings
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bronzewing Lexical Profile

bronzewing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian Any of several species of heavily built pigeons native to Australia, belonging primarily to the genus Phaps, characterized by striking, iridescent bronze patches on their wings.

Example

"While hiking through the semi-arid scrubland, the birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a common bronzewing foraging quietly for seeds on the ground."

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• Nearby Words

bronze
bronzed
bronzer
bronzewing
bronzing
bronzy
brooch

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'bronze' and 'wing', named specifically for the distinctive, iridescent, bronze-colored patches found on the covert feathers of these pigeons.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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