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Definition of fody

fody

/ˈfoʊdi/
fo · dy
Plural:fodies
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fody Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of several small weaverbirds of the genus Foudia, native to Madagascar and other islands in the western Indian Ocean, particularly noted for the bright red or yellow plumage of breeding males.

Example

"While exploring the coastal forests of Madagascar, the ornithologist successfully photographed a male red fody building its intricate, hanging nest."

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• Rhymes for fody

• Nearby Words

foamflower
fob
focaccia
fody
foil
folder
folio

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid 19th century from Malagasy 'fody', the native name for the Madagascar red fody.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fody. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fody
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