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Definition of minivet

minivet

/ˈmɪn.ɪ.vɛt/
min · i · vet
Plural:minivets
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minivet Lexical Profile

minivet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several small, slender, brightly colored passerine birds of the genus Pericrocotus (family Campephagidae), native to the forests and woodlands of southern and eastern Asia, typically characterized by striking red and black plumage in males and yellow and gray in females.

Example

"During our trek through the Himalayan foothills, we were thrilled to spot a scarlet minivet flitting rapidly through the high forest canopy."

• Nearby Words

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minivan
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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in English in the 1820s; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely an adaptation of a local South Asian name or an imitative word mimicking the bird's high-pitched call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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