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Definition of greenbul

greenbul

/ˈɡriːn.bʊl/
green · bul
Plural:greenbuls
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greenbul Lexical Profile

greenbul Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various small, typically olive or yellowish-green passerine birds of the bulbul family (Pycnonotidae), native primarily to the dense forests and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.

Example

"During the ornithological survey in the Ugandan rainforest, the team recorded several vocalizations belonging to the yellow-whiskered greenbul."

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• Nearby Words

green water snake
greenback
greenbelt
greenbul
greenery
greenfield
greenfinch

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in English by combining 'green' (describing their typical plumage) and 'bul', a shortened form of 'bulbul', reflecting their membership in the bulbul family (Pycnonotidae).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greenbul. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greenbul
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