ant-thrush

American

[ant-thruhsh] / ˈæntˌθrʌʃ /

noun

any of several antbirds, especially of the genus Formicarius.

Etymology

Origin of ant-thrush

First recorded in 1860–65; ant(bird) + thrush ¹

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

All at once the ant-thrush changed its tactics, and its louder note proclaimed a surprise.

From Project Gutenberg

The ant-thrush soon saw them, and announced the discovery with a screech, which was a signal to scores of hungry companions.

From Project Gutenberg

He is sure of being attacked, bitten, and stung by the venomous insects; and on hearing the call of the ant-thrush, he beats an instant retreat.

From Project Gutenberg

Ant-thrush, a name given to certain passerine or perching birds having resemblances to the thrushes and supposed to feed largely on ants.

From Project Gutenberg

The particular revolutionary chief whose fortunes he was following finally came into power, and Cherrie immortalized his name by naming a new species of ant-thrush after him—a delightful touch, in its practical combination of those not normally kindred pursuits, ornithology and gun-running.

From Project Gutenberg

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023