shama

[shah-muh]

noun

1. a slender long-tailed thrush, Copsychus malabaricus, of southern Asia and introduced into Hawaii, having black plumage with a white rump and tail sides and a chestnut belly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shama¹

1830–40; said to be < Hindi śāmā

Example Sentences

For Shama Husain, who is the daughter of a Muslim army veteran, the memorial is incredibly meaningful.

From BBC

Shama is still calling for the memorial to be built.

From BBC

Shama Tatler, a councillor in Brent, is co-chair of the Labour To Win group, which was launched to support Sir Keir's leadership after his election.

From BBC

Shama Tatler, of the Starmer supporting Labour to Win group, has been selected as Labour candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green after Faiza Shaheen was barred, despite having already launched her campaign.

From BBC

I delighted in the song of the white-rumped shama, which makes it a prime target for the pet trade, and looked forward to the daily visit of a blue-eared kingfisher, which flew down the river at the same time each evening.

From National Geographic