motacil

/mɒtəˈsɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a type of small bird, especially a motacilla or wren

“The ornithologist spent years searching for species that were almost extinct, including the elusive motacil.”

Synonyms

  • motacilla
  • wren

Antonyms

  • large bird
  • raptor