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Definition of wattlebird

wattlebird

/ˈwɑːt.əlˌbɝːd/
wat · tle · bird
Plural:wattlebirds
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wattlebird Lexical Profile

wattlebird Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian Any of several species of large, vocal Australian honeyeaters belonging to the genus Anthochaera, typically characterized by fleshy, colored appendages called wattles hanging from their cheeks or neck.

Example

"The loud, raucous call of the red wattlebird echoed through the eucalyptus trees early in the morning."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for wattlebird

• Nearby Words

watsonia
watt
wattle-eye
wattlebird
waukegan
waukesha
wausau

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century in Australia, combining 'wattle' (referring to the distinctive fleshy lobes hanging from the bird's cheeks or neck) and 'bird'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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