bombycilla

/bɒmˈbiːsɪlə, bɒmˈbɪsɪlə/; /bɔmˈbiːsɪlə, bɔmˈbɪsɪlə/

Definitions

1. noun

the waxwing; a small North American bird (Bombycilla cedrorum) with a distinctive crest and a black and white striped tail

“The rare bombycilla was spotted in the forest, its vibrant plumage standing out among the trees.”

Synonyms

  • cedrorum
  • waxwing