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accentor

Syllabification: (ac·cen·tor)
Pronunciation: /ˈaksentər/
Definition of accentor

noun

  • a small Eurasian songbird with generally drab-colored plumage.
    • Family Prunellidae and genus Prunella: several species

Origin:

early 19th century: from late Latin, from ad- 'to' + cantor 'singer'

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