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prothonotary warbler

Definition of prothonotary warbler

noun

  • a North American warbler, the male of which has a golden-yellow head, breast, and underparts.
    • Protonotaria citrea, family Parulidae

Origin:

late 18th century: named with reference to the saffron colour of the robes worn by clerks to the Pope (see Protonotary Apostolic)

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Definition of prothonotary warbler in the US English dictionary