Definitions

1. noun

A 17th-century pirate ship, the Whydah Gally, or a bird of the genus whydah, a type of weaverbird.

“The pirate’s ship, the Whydah, was discovered off the coast of Massachusetts.”

2. proper noun

A specific pirate ship that sank off the coast of Massachusetts in 1717.

“The Whydah Gally was a notorious pirate ship in the 18th century.”

3. noun

A type of weaverbird, particularly the Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix), found in Africa.

“The beautiful whydah is a common sight in the savannas of Africa.”