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tyrant flycatcher

Syllabification: (ty·rant fly·catch·er)
Definition of tyrant flycatcher

noun

  • a New World perching bird that resembles the Old World flycatchers in behavior, typically with brightly colored plumage.
    • Family Tyrannidae: many genera and numerous species

Origin:

mid 18th century: so named because of its aggressive behavior toward other birds approaching its nest

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