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riflebird |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Riflebird \Ri"fle*bird`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia and New Guinea, of the genera {Ptiloris} and {Craspidophora}, allied to the paradise birds. Note: The largest and best known species is {Ptiloris paradisea} of Australia. Its general color is rich velvety brown, glossed with lilac; the under parts are varied with rich olive green, and the head, throat, and two middle tail feathers are brilliant metallic green. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: riflebird n : velvety black Australian bird of paradise with green and purple iridescence on head and tail [syn: {Ptloris paradisea}]
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