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bulbul

/ˈbʊl.bʊl/

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noun

/ˈbʊl.bʊl/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее птицу, часто соловья, воспеваемого в персидской поэзии за его мелодичное пение.

A noun referring to a bird, often the nightingale, celebrated in Persian poetry for its melodious song.

  1. Nightingale in Persian poetryC1formal

    A bird often mentioned in Persian poetry, symbolizing love and longing, similar to the nightingale.

    ruБульбуль

    • The bulbul sings of love in the garden of the beloved.
    • In Persian verse, the bulbul is a symbol of the soul's yearning.
    • The poet compared his heart to a bulbul trapped in a cage.

    Synonymsnightingale

  2. B2formal

    A small to medium-sized songbird of the family Pycnonotidae, found in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

    ruПевчая птица

    • A bulbul perched on the branch and began to sing.
    • The red-whiskered bulbul is a common sight in gardens.
    • Birdwatchers spotted a rare bulbul species in the forest.
Forms
  • bulbuls plural form
  • bulbuls' possessive plural form
  • bulbul's possessive singular form