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Definition of minla

minla

/ˈmɪn.lə/
min · la
Plural:minlas
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minla Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, often brightly colored passerine birds native to the montane forests of South and Southeast Asia, traditionally placed in the genus Minla within the laughingthrush family.

Example

"The birdwatchers hiked through the dense Himalayan forest, hoping to catch a glimpse of a red-tailed minla darting through the canopy."

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• Nearby Words

minjiang
mink
minke whale
minla
minneapolis
minnehaha
minneola

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Nepali name 'minla', first adopted into English ornithology in the 19th century by naturalist Brian Houghton Hodgson to describe these small Asian birds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minla
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