waxbill

/ˈwæksbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird of the family Estrildidae, typically having a short, conical bill and a bright plumage.

“The waxbills were seen flitting among the branches of the trees in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • estrildid finch
  • grass finch

Antonyms

  • sparrow
  • starling