friarbird

[ frahy-er-burd ]

noun

1. any of various Australasian honeyeaters, especially of the genus Philemon.

friarbird

/ ˈfraɪəˌbɜːd /

noun

1. any of various Australian honeyeaters of the genus Philemon , having a naked head

Word History and Origins

Origin of friarbird¹

1840–50; friar + bird; so called from its tonsured head