euphonia
[ yoo-foh-nee-uh, -fohn-yuh ]
noun
any of several small tanagers of the genus Euphonia, having a melodious song, most species of which have yellow and glossy black plumage.
Origin of euphonia
1From New Latin, dating back to 1585–95; see origin at euphony
Words Nearby euphonia
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How to use euphonia in a sentence
It is termed eclipsis by the Irish grammarians, and is an evidence of a nice attention to euphonia.
Elements of Gaelic Grammar | Alexander Stewart
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