pardalote

[ pahr-dl-oht ]

noun

1. any of several tiny, short-tailed Australian songbirds of the genus Pardalotus, having short bills and most having brilliant plumage with gemlike specks on the dark upper parts.

pardalote

/ ˈpɑːdəˌləʊt /

noun

1. any of various small Australian songbirds of the genus Pardalotus , esp the diamond bird

Word History and Origins

Origin of pardalote¹

< New Latin Pardalotus (1816) < Greek pardalōtós spotted like a pard, derivative of pardális pard

Word History and Origins

Origin of pardalote¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek pardalōtos spotted like a leopard; see pard ²

Example Sentences

Investigators believe they include eggs from the forty-spotted pardalote, which is found only on Tasmania's Bruny Island, the swift parrot and the shy albatross.

From BBC

A visit to Maria Island,  just off the east coast, is also on the itinerary: This former penal colony is now a national park and is known for its ocher sandstone cliffs, wild coastal landscapes and broad range of flora and fauna like the 40-spotted pardalote, a rare bird.

From New York Times

Trio Pardalote envisioned "Club Shostakovich" programs as chamber music played in a non-pristine space with kitchen noise and even conversation among Bentley, cellist Rowena Hammill and violinist Victoria Parker.

From Seattle Times

"Trio Pardalote is about being in the moment," says Bentley.

From Seattle Times

Before that, Bentley can be found with her chamber group Trio Pardalote at one of the group's roving "Club Shostakovich" programs on Wednesday at the Q Café.

From Seattle Times