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Definition of prinia

prinia

/ˈprɪnɪə/
pri · ni · a
Plural:prinias
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prinia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, long-tailed insectivorous birds belonging to the genus Prinia in the family Cisticolidae, native primarily to scrub and tall grass habitats across Africa and Asia.

Example

"The birdwatcher carefully adjusted their binoculars to get a better look at the graceful prinia perched on the reed."

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primrose
primula
prince
prinia
printer
prion
prism

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin 'Prinia', coined in 1821 by the American naturalist Thomas Horsfield, which was based on the Javanese word 'prinya', the local name for the bar-winged prinia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prinia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prinia
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