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Synonyms of blackbird

6 similar words

Another word for blackbird is merle. Other synonyms of blackbird are ouzel.

Synonyms and similar words for blackbird

nounA common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and...

common blackbirdA common bird of the species Turdus merula, native to Eurasia.
Eurasian blackbirdA bird of the species Turdus merula.
merleA Eurasian blackbird, Turdus merula.
merl
ouzelA Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula).

nounA variety of New World birds of the family Icteridae (26 species of icterid bird).

icteridAny member of the family Icteridae of grackles and related New World birds.

Meaning of blackbird

noun A common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and introduced elsewhere.
noun A variety of New World birds of the family Icteridae (26 species of icterid bird).
noun A native of the South Pacific islands.

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Questions about synonyms of blackbird

What is another word for blackbird?: Blackbird has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as merle and ouzel.
What does blackbird mean?: Blackbird means a common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and introduced elsewhere.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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