flaxbird

/ˈflæksbaɪrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete name for the flaxen or golden oriole (Icterus auratus).

“The old ornithologist described the flaxbird as a stunning sight in its native habitat.”

Synonyms

  • flaxen bird
  • oriole

Antonyms

  • finch
  • sparrow