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Definition of tailorbird

tailorbird

/ˈteɪ.lɚˌbɝːd/
tai · lor · bird
Plural:tailorbirds
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tailorbird Lexical Profile

tailorbird Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several small, primarily insectivorous songbirds of the genus Orthotomus native to tropical Asia, famously known for constructing their nests by meticulously stitching living leaves together.

Example

"The common tailorbird uses its slender bill as a needle to thread plant fibers through the edges of a large leaf."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

taieri
tail
tailor
tailorbird
taimen
tainan
taipan

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a compound of 'tailor' and 'bird', referencing the bird's unique and remarkable behavior of piercing the edges of leaves and sewing them together with plant fibers or spiderwebs to form a protective cradle for its nest.

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