man-o'-war bird

[ man-uh-wawr ]

noun

1. frigate bird.

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-o'-war bird¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

Fregata magnificens Mathews: Magnificent Man-o'-war Bird.—An observation of a lone bird circling high over the laguna at Camp 2 on July 9 seemingly constitutes the third record of this species in Tamaulipas.

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Look on the starboard quarter then," says the leftenant, "at the man-o'-war bird afloat yonder with its wings spread.

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There also came a man-o’-war bird and a white bird like a gull.

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Later, three boobies and a man-o’-war bird were seen three times.

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