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Definition of ricebird in English: ricebirdnoun ˈrʌɪsbəːd 1The bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, flocks of which often frequent rice fields while on migration. 2Any of various other birds, especially songbirds, (supposedly) found in rice fields. 3The Java sparrow, Padda oryzivora (family Estrildidae), which frequents rice fields in Asia and is popular as a cage bird.
Origin Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From rice + bird. Definition of ricebird in US English: ricebirdnounˈrʌɪsbəːd 1The bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, flocks of which often frequent rice fields while on migration. 2Any of various other birds, especially songbirds, (supposedly) found in rice fields. 3The Java sparrow, Padda oryzivora (family Estrildidae), which frequents rice fields in Asia and is popular as a cage bird.
Origin Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From rice + bird. |