Langimage
English

non-bird

|non/bird|

B2

🇺🇸

/nɑn-bɜrd/

🇬🇧

/nɒn-bɜːd/

not a bird

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-bird' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bird', referring to avian creatures.

Historical Evolution

'non-bird' is a modern English term combining 'non-' and 'bird' to describe entities that are not birds.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not a bird', and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a creature or entity that is not classified as a bird.

The zoo has a section dedicated to non-birds like reptiles and mammals.

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Last updated: 2025/01/31 22:45