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Definition of sugarbird

sugarbird

/ˈʃʊɡərˌbɜːrd/
sug · ar · bird
Plural:sugarbirds
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sugarbird Lexical Profile

sugarbird Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of the small, nectar-feeding passerine birds comprising the family Promeropidae, endemic to southern Africa, characterized by long, curved bills and, in males, exceptionally long tail feathers.

Example

"The male Cape sugarbird fiercely defends its territory among the flowering protea bushes of the fynbos biome."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

sugar glider
sugar maple
sugar snap pea
sugarbird
sugarbush
sugarcane
suit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'sugar' and 'bird', referencing the bird's specialized diet of sweet flower nectar.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sugarbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sugarbird
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