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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

taillight
tailor
tailorable
tailorbird
tailored
tailoring
tailpipe

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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