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Definition of go-away-bird

go-away-bird

Plural:go-away-birds
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go-away-bird Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of large, long-tailed African birds in the turaco family (genus Corythaixoides or Crinifer), known for their distinctive, harsh call that resembles the English phrase 'go away'.

Example

"While on safari in Botswana, we heard the loud, unmistakable cry of a go-away-bird echoing through the acacia trees."

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century as an onomatopoeic reference to the bird's harsh alarm call, which sounds strikingly like the English phrase 'go away'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Go-away-bird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/go-away-bird
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