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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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• Nearby Words

yucatan hognose viper
yucatan neotropical rattlesnake
yucca
yuhina
yukon
yulin
yuma

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the taxonomic genus name Yuhina, which was adapted by English naturalist Brian Houghton Hodgson in 1836 from 'yuhin', the local Nepali name for these birds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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