weaverbird
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English
Etymology
Noun
weaverbird (plural weaverbirds)
- Any of various Old World passerine birds in either of two families known for building nests of intricately woven vegetation.
- Ploceidae, the family most commonly known by this name
- The family Estrildidae, better known as estrildid finches or weaver finches
Synonyms
- (Ploceidae): weaver
- (Estrildidae): estrildid finch, weaver finch
Derived terms
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