Search Dictionary
Definition of whydah

whydah

/ˈwɪd.ə/
why · dah
Plural:whydahs
JUMP TO:

whydah Lexical Profile

whydah Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various small, finch-like African songbirds of the family Viduidae, renowned for the male's extraordinarily long, elegant tail feathers during the breeding season and their brood parasitic nesting habits.

Example

"During the mating season, the male pin-tailed whydah performs a spectacular hovering flight display to attract females."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for whydah

• Rhymes for whydah

• Nearby Words

whosoever
why
whyalla
whydah
whyever
wibbly
wicca

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Whydah (now spelled Ouidah), a coastal city in present-day Benin, West Africa, from which these birds were historically exported by early European traders.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whydah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whydah
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.