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euphonia

American

[yoo-foh-nee-uh, -fohn-yuh] / yuˈfoʊ ni ə, -ˈfoʊn yə /

noun

any of several small tanagers of the genus Euphonia, having a melodious song, most species of which have yellow and glossy black plumage.

Etymology

Origin of euphonia

From New Latin, dating back to 1585–95; see origin at euphony

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It is termed eclipsis by the Irish grammarians, and is an evidence of a nice attention to euphonia.

From Elements of Gaelic Grammar by Stewart, Alexander

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