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Definition of mynah

mynah

/ˈmaɪ.nə/
my · nah
Plural:mynahs
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mynah Lexical Profile

mynah Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various Asian and Australasian birds of the starling family (Sturnidae), typically featuring dark plumage and well known for their remarkable ability to mimic human speech and other sounds.

Example

"The local aviary features a talking mynah that delights visitors by greeting them as they walk through the door."

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• Rhymes for mynah

• Nearby Words

mygalomorph
myitnge
myna
mynah
myosotidium
myosotis
myotis

Word Origin & Etymology

From Hindi 'mainā', which derives from Sanskrit 'madana', meaning 'delightful' or 'joyful'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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