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单词 leiothrix
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Definition of leiothrix in English:

leiothrix

(also red-billed leiothrix)
nounˈlʌɪə(ʊ)θrɪksˈlīōˌTHriks
  • An Asian bird of the babbler family, with orange-yellow underparts and a melodious song, popular as a cage bird.

    Leiothrix lutea, family Timaliidae

    Also called Pekin robin
    Example sentencesExamples
    • House Finches primarily inhabit forest edges and grassland, whereas the leiothrix is generally found in the understory of closed-canopy forest.
    • The red-billed leiothrix lives in the underbrush of mountain forests, where it often travels in small flocks singing its melodious song.

Origin

Modern Latin, from Greek leios 'smooth' + thrix 'hair'.

 
 

Definition of leiothrix in US English:

leiothrix

nounˈlīōˌTHriks
  • An Asian bird of the babbler family, with orange-yellow underparts and a melodious song, popular as a pet bird. Also called Pekin robin, red-billed leiothrix.

    Leiothrix lutea, family Timaliidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The red-billed leiothrix lives in the underbrush of mountain forests, where it often travels in small flocks singing its melodious song.
    • House Finches primarily inhabit forest edges and grassland, whereas the leiothrix is generally found in the understory of closed-canopy forest.

Origin

Modern Latin, from Greek leios ‘smooth’ + thrix ‘hair’.

 
 
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