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Definition of flowerpecker

flowerpecker

/ˈflaʊ.ɚˌpɛk.ɚ/
flow · er · peck · er
Plural:flowerpeckers
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flowerpecker Lexical Profile

flowerpecker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous small, short-tailed passerine birds of the family Dicaeidae, native to southern Asia and Australasia, noted for feeding on nectar, small insects, and the berries of mistletoe.

Example

"The crimson-breasted flowerpecker fluttered energetically among the canopy, searching for ripe mistletoe berries to eat."

• Nearby Words

flowering cherry
flowering dogwood
flowering quince
flowerpecker
flowerpiercer
flowerpot
flox

Word Origin & Etymology

From 'flower' + 'pecker', originally coined to describe the bird's habit of probing blossoms for nectar and insects.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flowerpecker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flowerpecker
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