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kiskadee

Syllabification: (kis·ka·dee)
Pronunciation: /ˈkiskəˌdē/

Definition of kiskadee

noun

  • a large tyrant flycatcher with a black-and-white-striped head and bright yellow breast, found mainly in tropical America.
    • The greater kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) and the lesser kiskadee (Philohydor lictor), family Tyrannidae

Origin:

late 19th century: imitative of its call

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