munia
|mu-ni-a|
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/ˈmuːniə/
🇬🇧
/ˈmjuːniə/
small Asian finch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'munia' originates from Hindi, specifically the word 'muniya', where 'muniya' referred to a kind of small finch.
Historical Evolution
'munia' was borrowed directly from the Hindi word 'muniya' into English in the 19th century to describe these birds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a kind of small finch', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/26 15:45