bobolink
[bob-uh-lingk]
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noun
a common North American songbird, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, that winters in South America.
Origin of bobolink
1765–75, Americanism; short for Bob o' Lincoln, the bird's call as heard by speakers of English
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Examples from the Web for bobolink
Historical Examples of bobolink
Sharp as Mr. Bobolink was, we knew all his tricks, and had outwitted him often.
"Excuse me from the job then," said Bobolink, making a wry face.
The Banner Boy Scouts on a TourGeorge A. Warren
"It's Bobolink changing his voice," called out Paul, laughingly.
The Banner Boy Scouts on a TourGeorge A. Warren
Bobolink, you and Bluff come with us; yes, and Nuthin can trot along, too.
The Banner Boy Scouts on a TourGeorge A. Warren
These two were so much alike that Bobolink remarked upon the fact.
The Banner Boy Scouts on a TourGeorge A. Warren
bobolink
noun
Word Origin for bobolink
C18: of imitative origin
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