spiderhunter

[ spahy-der-huhn-ter ]

noun

1. any of several sunbirds of the genus Arachnothera, of southern Asia and the East Indies, having dull-colored plumage and a long bill.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spiderhunter¹

First recorded in 1855–60; spider + hunter

Example Sentences

When the bird appeared, Mr. Kaestner had no doubt about what it was: an orange-tufted spiderhunter, a banana-loving songbird with a sinisterly down-curved bill.

From New York Times

This spiderhunter was recorded on the basis of one specimen and one sight record.

From Project Gutenberg