Tennessee warbler
noun
a North American wood warbler, Vermivora peregrina, having a gray head, a greenish back, and white underparts.
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Origin of Tennessee warbler
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Words nearby Tennessee warbler
Tennessean, Tennessee, Tennessee River, Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee walking horse, Tennessee warbler, tennessine, Tenniel, tennis, tennis ball, tennis bracelet
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