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Definition of figbird

figbird

/ˈfɪɡ.bɝːd/
fig · bird
Plural:figbirds
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figbird Lexical Profile

figbird Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian Any of several Australasian songbirds belonging to the genus Sphecotheres, closely related to orioles and characterized by their preference for feeding on wild figs and other soft fruits.

Example

"A small flock of figbirds descended upon the fruiting tree in the park, filling the air with their distinctive calls."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

fierce snake
fife
fig
figbird
fighter
figure
figurine

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of the English words 'fig' and 'bird', named for the birds' dietary preference for wild figs and other soft fruits.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Figbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/figbird
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