peabody bird

noun

, Chiefly New England.

1. the white-throated sparrow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peabody bird¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; probably imitative

Example Sentences

Peabody bird," cried from tree to tree, "Sow your wheat, Peabody!

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The song-sparrows, perched at a safe distance, poured forth floods of melody, the Peabody bird added his high weird note, while other wild birds occasionally chimed in.

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A robin gave a mellow chirp; and the Peabody bird was filling the air with its sweet, sad strain.

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