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Definition of scimitarbabbler

scimitarbabbler

/ˈsɪm.ɪ.tɑːrˌbæb.lɚ/
scim · i · tar · bab · bler
Plural:scimitarbabblers
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scimitarbabbler Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various passerine birds in the family Timaliidae, primarily found in the undergrowth of tropical Asian forests, characterized by their long, distinctively down-curved bills and melodious, often duetting calls.

Example

"The ornithological team ventured deep into the dense Himalayan underbrush hoping to spot a rusty-cheeked scimitarbabbler foraging on the forest floor."

Word Nuance & Usage

This word is most frequently written as two separate words ('scimitar babbler') or hyphenated ('scimitar-babbler') in standard ornithological literature, though it occasionally appears as a solid compound.

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'scimitar', referencing the bird's dramatically down-curved, sword-like bill, and 'babbler', the general common name for the noisy, chattering songbirds of the Old World family Timaliidae.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scimitarbabbler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scimitarbabbler
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