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Wilson's bird of paradise

Wilson's bird of paradise noun: diphyllodes respublica, a passerine bird of the family Paradisaeidae.

wilson's bird of paradise: diphyllodes respublica, a passerine bird of the family Paradisaeidae
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Noun

Wilson's bird of paradise (plural Wilson's birds of paradise)

  1. Diphyllodes respublica, a passerine bird of the family Paradisaeidae.

Forms of Wilson's bird of paradise

pluralWilson's birds of paradise
alternative formWilson's bird-of-paradise

Origin of Wilson's bird of paradise

Named after British ornithologist Edward Wilson, who procured a trade specimen.

Questions about Wilson's bird of paradise

What does Wilson's bird of paradise mean?
Wilson's bird of paradise means diphyllodes respublica, a passerine bird of the family Paradisaeidae.
What part of speech is Wilson's bird of paradise?
Wilson's bird of paradise is a noun.
What is the plural of Wilson's bird of paradise?
The plural of Wilson's bird of paradise is Wilson's birds of paradise.

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