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towhee

/ˈtaʊ.hiː/

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noun

/ˈtaʊ.hiː/C2formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одну из многочисленных длиннохвостых американских овсянок, обычно обитающих в кустарниковых или лесных местообитаниях.

A noun referring to any of numerous long-tailed American finches, typically found in brushy or woodland habitats.

  1. C1formalamerican

    Any of several long-tailed American finches belonging to the genus Pipilo, known for their distinctive calls and ground-feeding habits.

    ruАмериканский вьюрок

    • A spotted towhee was scratching through the leaves under the bush.
    • We spotted an eastern towhee foraging near the fence line.
    • The towhee's call is a distinctive 'drink-your-tea'.
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  • towhee's possessive singular form