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Definition of scythebill

scythebill

/ˈsaɪð.bɪl/
scythe · bill

Plural:scythebills
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scythebill Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of South American woodcreepers (primarily in the genus Campylorhamphus), characterized by an extremely long, slender, and strongly curved beak used for probing insects from bark and bamboo.

Example

"The red-billed scythebill uses its dramatically curved beak to extract hidden arthropods from the dense bamboo thickets of the Amazon rainforest."

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by compounding 'scythe' and 'bill', referring to the distinctively long, dramatically curved shape of the bird's beak.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scythebill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scythebill
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