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peabody bird
noun
, Chiefly New England.
- the white-throated sparrow.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of peabody bird1
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; probably imitative
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Example Sentences
But the little Peabody bird seldom attempts a more difficult or elaborate task.
From Project Gutenberg
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