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Definition of dollarbird

dollarbird

/ˈdɑːlərˌbɝːd/
dol · lar · bird
Plural:dollarbirds
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dollarbird Lexical Profile

dollarbird Game Scores & Validity

• 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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• Rhymes for dollarbird

• Nearby Words

dolefulness
doll
dollar
dollarbird
dollhouse
dollop
dolly

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dollarbird
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