| 单词 | king bird of paradise |
| 释义 | > as lemmasking bird of paradise king bird of paradise n. a small bird of paradise of lowland forests of New Guinea and surrounding islands, Cicinnurus regius, the male of which has a crimson body with white underside, blue feet, and a yellow beak; also called kingbird. ΚΠ 1678 J. Ray tr. F. Willughby Ornithol. 92 (header) The King of Birds of Paradise [L. Manucodiata Rex], Marggrav.] 1782 European Mag. & London Rev. Jan. 19/1 Among the birds are the African flamingo, humming-bird, king bird of paradise, pelican, &c. 1876 Proc. Royal Geogr. Soc. 20 351 The beautiful king bird of paradise..may be seen climbing on the vines, displaying the bright tints of its splendid, rich, and varied colours. 2009 P. Woodrow First Contact v. 39 The landscape was a unique patchwork of swamp, savannah, and gallery forest. Greater and king birds of paradise were the main attractions. < as lemmas |
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