alerion

/ˈælɪriən/

Definitions

1. noun

A small bird of paradise, especially of the genus Alectryon, having brightly colored plumage.

“The alerion’s vibrant plumage caught the traveler’s eye in the jungle.”

Synonyms

  • bird of paradise
  • paradise bird

Antonyms

  • dull bird
  • unattractive bird