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Definition of dollarbird
dollarbird
/ˈdɑːlərˌbɝːd/
dol · lar · bird
Plural:dollarbirds
dollarbird Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A stout, dark brown and blue-green bird of the roller family (Eurystomus orientalis), native to Australasia and East Asia, named for the distinctive pale blue, coin-shaped patches on its wings that are visible during flight.
Example
"While birdwatching near the edge of the eucalyptus forest, we were thrilled to see a dollarbird diving acrobatically to catch an insect mid-air."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the 19th century in Australia, named for the distinctive pale blue or white coin-like spots on its wings that resemble silver dollars when the bird is in flight.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dollarbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dollarbird