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phainopepla

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small crested passerine bird, Phainopepla nitens.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “shine”) + πέπλος (péplos, “robe”)

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: sedoset negre — Translations
  • Dutch: zwarte zijdevliegenvanger — Translations
  • French: phénopèple luisant — Translations
  • German: Trauerseidenschnäpper — Translations
  • Polish: atłasowiec czarny — Translations
  • Spanish: capulinero negro — Translations
  • Swedish: svart silkesflugsnappare — Translations
  • Welsh: gwybedog sidanaidd gloyw — Translations