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Maryland yellowthroat

American  

noun

  1. (in former systems of nomenclature) the common yellowthroat, Geothlypis trichas, especially the eastern U.S. subspecies.

Etymology

Origin of Maryland yellowthroat

An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705

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There is the Maryland yellowthroat, for instance, standing in the door of his bushy tent, and calling out as you approach, "which way, sir! which way, sir!"

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