landbird
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/ˈlændˌbɜrd/
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/ˈlændˌbɜːd/
terrestrial bird
Etymology
Etymology Information
'landbird' originates from the combination of 'land' and 'bird', where 'land' refers to terrestrial environments and 'bird' refers to avian species.
Historical Evolution
The term 'landbird' has remained relatively unchanged in its usage and meaning since its inception.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a bird that lives on land', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bird that primarily inhabits terrestrial environments rather than aquatic ones.
The sparrow is a common landbird found in urban areas.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 15:10