bokmakierie

British

/ ˌbɒkməˈkɪərɪ /

noun

a large yellow shrike, Telephorus zeylonus , of southern Africa, known for its melodious song

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Etymology

Origin of bokmakierie

C19: from Afrikaans, imitative of its call

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