tonguebird

/ˈtɒŋgbɜːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird with a distinctive call that sounds like the word ‘tongue’

“The ornithologist recognized the bird’s unique call as a tonguebird, known for its peculiar song in the morning.”

Synonyms

  • tongue-songbird
  • tongue-warbler

Antonyms

  • beak-silenced bird