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hermit thrush
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noun
a North American thrush, Hylocichla guttata, noted for its complex and appealing song.
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Origin of hermit thrush
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Words nearby hermit thrush
Hermite, Hermitian conjugate, Hermitian matrix, Hermit Kingdom, Hermit of St. Augustine, hermit thrush, Hermod, Hermon, Hermosa Beach, Hermosillo, Hermoupolis
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