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quelea

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

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  • UK: /ˈkwiːlɪə/
  • US: /ˈkwiliə/

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noun

Meaning 1

The African weaverbird (genus Quelea).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin quelea, coined as a specific name by Linnaeus; of uncertain etymology but possibly related to Late Latin qualea (“quail”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: wikłacz — any bird in the genus Quelea