Definitions

1. noun

A type of small bird in the family Acanthizidae.

“The ptisan is a common bird species found in Australian forests.”

2. noun

A type of fish, typically found in the southern hemisphere.

“Some species of ptisan are prized for their flavorful flesh.”

3. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of bird’s nest, such as that of the ptisan.

“The old bird’s nest, or ptisan, was carefully preserved in a museum collection.”