widow bird

noun

1. whydah.

widow bird

noun

1. another name for whydah

Word History and Origins

Origin of widow bird¹

1765–75; translation of New Latin Vidua, name of the genus ( Latin: widow ). See whydah

Example Sentences

It seems to be what is called the widow-bird, and is formidable to the kite.

From Project Gutenberg

Only the solitary "widow bird" hopped about hunting for insects and piping her mournful little note.

From Project Gutenberg