coly

[ koh-lee ]

noun

, plural co·lies.

1. any of several slender, fruit-eating, African birds constituting the family Coliidae, having grayish-brown plumage and a long, pointed tail.

coly

/ ˈkəʊlɪ /

noun

1. any of the arboreal birds of the genus Colius, family Coliidae, and order Coliiformes, of southern Africa. They have a soft hairlike plumage, crested head, and very long tail Also calledmousebird

Word History and Origins

Origin of coly¹

< New Latin colius < Greek koliós green woodpecker

Word History and Origins

Origin of coly¹

C19: from New Latin colius, probably from Greek kolios woodpecker

Example Sentences

Mr. Sarr and two of his brothers gathered around the coffin with two dozen others and prayed for the victim, Seyni Coly, a baker who died after being shot in the abdomen, according to his autopsy report.

From New York Times

“The government wants to prevent our leader from being a candidate. We do not accept,” said Malang Coly, a Sonko supporter.

From Seattle Times

“The government wants to prevent our leader from being a candidate. We do not accept,” said Malang Coly, a Sonko supporter.

From Washington Times

The details of the case remain the same: Like Kabou, Coly does not deny killing her daughter, born in secret and the result of a relationship with an older white man, but describes a descent into madness brought on by “sorcery.”

From New York Times

For long, spellbinding stretches, it compels you to look upon the face and figure of Laurence Coly, a young woman on trial in the murder of her infant daughter.

From Los Angeles Times