bee martin

noun

1. kingbird.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bee martin¹

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Saw the speckled woodpecker, bee martin and log cock or large woodpecker.

From Project Gutenberg

The kingbird is sometimes called the "bee martin" because he occasionally snaps up the drones.

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It is perhaps better known by the name of Beebird or Bee-martin.

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N'er man come 'long en ax me who raise de row 'twix' de buzzud en de bee-martin.

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