peabody bird
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of peabody bird
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; probably imitative
Example Sentences
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Peabody bird," cried from tree to tree, "Sow your wheat, Peabody!
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The song-sparrows, perched at a safe distance, poured forth floods of melody, the Peabody bird added his high weird note, while other wild birds occasionally chimed in.
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A robin gave a mellow chirp; and the Peabody bird was filling the air with its sweet, sad strain.
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