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Definition of yuhina

yuhina

/juːˈhiːnə/
yu · hi · na

Plural:yuhinas
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yuhina Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, highly sociable, and often crested passerine birds of the genus Yuhina (family Zosteropidae), native to the broadleaf forests of the Himalayas, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Example

"During our ornithological expedition in Taiwan, we observed a chattering flock of Formosan yuhinas foraging for nectar in the cherry blossoms."

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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