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kingbird

American  
[king-burd] / ˈkɪŋˌbɜrd /

noun

  1. any of several American tyrant flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus, especially T. tyrannus eastern kingbird, of North America, known for their pugnacious disposition toward predators.

kingbird British  
/ ˈkɪŋˌbɜːd /

noun

  1. any of several large American flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus, esp T. tyrannus ( eastern kingbird or bee martin )

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Etymology

Origin of kingbird

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; king + bird

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