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Definition of sittella

sittella

/sɪˈtɛl.ə/
sit · tel · la
Plural:sittellas
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sittella Lexical Profile

sittella Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian A small, highly active Australasian passerine bird of the genus Daphoenositta, resembling a nuthatch, known for creeping along tree branches and trunks while foraging for insects.

Example

"We spotted a flock of varied sittellas moving rapidly down the bark of a eucalyptus tree."

• Rhymes for sittella

• Nearby Words

siskin
sisyrinchium
sittang
sittella
siuslaw
sixgill shark
sixline wrasse

Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin 'Sittella', a diminutive of 'Sitta' (the nuthatch genus), referring to the bird's physical and behavioral resemblance to nuthatches.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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