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Definition of munia

munia

/ˈmjuːniə/
mu · ni · a
Plural:munias
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munia Lexical Profile

munia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various small, seed-eating Old World estrildid finches of the genus Lonchura, native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australasia, and frequently kept as cage birds.

Example

"The aviary housed a flock of scaly-breasted munias that chattered constantly while feeding on grass seeds."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In avicultural contexts, munias are frequently referred to as mannikins or nuns, though these common names can sometimes designate different specific groupings within the finch family.

• Rhymes for munia

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi 'muniyā', the local name for the female red munia (avadavat), entering English usage in the mid-19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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