Tennessee warbler

noun

1. a North American wood warbler, Vermivora peregrina, having a gray head, a greenish back, and white underparts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tennessee warbler¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

The nesting history of the Tennessee warbler would not be complete without mentioning two authentic records made in 1901.

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