magnificent bird of paradise
noun
A bird of paradise, Diphyllodes magnificus, the male of which has a bright yellow crest, mantle, and wings, a glossy green chest, and two long curling tail filaments.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Latham (1740–1837), naturalist. From French oiseau de Paradis magnifique.
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