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swordbill

American  
[sawrd-bil, sohrd-] / ˈsɔrdˌbɪl, ˈsoʊrd- /

noun

  1. a South American hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera, having a slender bill that is longer than its body.

swordbill British  
/ ˈsɔːdˌbɪl /

noun

  1. a South American hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera, having a bill as long as its body

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Etymology

Origin of swordbill

First recorded in 1860–65; sword + bill 2

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