leiothrix
Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪə(ʊ)θrɪks/
(also red-billed leiothrix)
Definition of leiothrix
noun
- an Asian bird of the babbler family, with orange-yellow underparts and a melodious song, popular as a cage bird. Also called Pekin robin.
- Leiothrix lutea, family Timaliidae
Origin:
modern Latin, from Greek leios 'smooth' + thrix 'hair'