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lyrebird

Syllabification: (lyre·bird)
Pronunciation: /ˈlīrˌbərd/

Definition of lyrebird

noun

  • a large Australian songbird, the male of which has a long, lyre-shaped tail and is noted for his remarkable song and display.
    • Family Menuridae and genus Menura: two species, in particular the superb lyrebird (M. novaehollandiae)

lyrebird in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of lyrebird in the British & World English dictionary