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Definition of minla
minla
/ˈmɪn.lə/
min · la
Plural:minlas
minla Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minla