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peppershrike

American

[pep-er-shrahyk] / ˈpɛp ərˌʃraɪk /

noun

either of two large vireos of the genus Cyclarhis, ranging from Mexico to Chile, and having heavy shrikelike bills.

Etymology

Origin of peppershrike

pepper + shrike

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