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Definition of parrotbill

parrotbill

/ˈpæɹ.ətˌbɪl/
par · rot · bill
Plural:parrotbills
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parrotbill Lexical Profile

parrotbill Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various small, long-tailed songbirds of the family Paradoxornithidae, native primarily to the scrub and reed beds of eastern and southern Asia, characterized by a deep, laterally compressed, and highly curved beak.

Example

"The reed parrotbill relies on its strong, specialized beak to expertly split open tough reed stems in search of insect larvae."

• Nearby Words

parrot snake
parrot tulip
parrot's beak
parrotbill
parrotfinch
parrotfish
parsley

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'parrot' and 'bill', named directly for the distinctive, sharply curved shape of the bird's beak which closely resembles that of a parrot.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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