myna

/ˈmaɪnə/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, starling-like bird, typically with a black head and pink or yellow bill, native to Asia and the Pacific Islands

“The myna bird was a common sight in the city’s parks.”

2. verb

to repeat or mimic the sound of another bird

“The young myna learned to myna the calls of its parents.”

Synonyms

  • mimicbird
  • starling

Antonyms

  • owl
  • toucan